Equianalgesic dosing: principles of practice for the care team.
Opioids are the basis for managing cancer-related pain. Pain assessment and management are critical competencies for the clinical care team to improve quality of life for patients with cancer. Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice approaches to cancer pain relief, including the principles of equianalgesic dosing, opioid switching and rotation, and use of coanalgesics, can lead to improved patient outcomes.
Atlanticare Cancer Care Institute, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA. michele.gaguski@atlanticare.org
Michele E
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Gaguski
Tamara
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Karcheski
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011788:Quality of Life
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid