Exploring factors among healthcare professionals that inhibit effective pain management in cancer patients

Ahmad Rajeh Saifan, Ibraheem Hassan Bashayreh, Suhair Hussni Al-Ghabeesh, Abdul-Monim Batiha, Intima Alrimawi, Mahmoud Al-Saraireh, Muwafaq Mohammad Al-Momani

Exploring factors among healthcare professionals that inhibit effective pain management in cancer patients

Číslo: 1/2019
Periodikum: Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
DOI: 10.15452/CEJNM.2019.10.0003

Klíčová slova: cancer pain, healthcare professionals, Jordan, pain management

Pro získání musíte mít účet v Citace PRO.

Přečíst po přihlášení

Anotace: Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate differences in the barriers to good cancer pain management between physicians, nurses, and pharmacists in Jordan. Design: A descriptive correlational design was used to answer the research questions of this study. Methods: A group of 473 participants completed the study questionnaires (Barriers Questionnaire – II and Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Survey). Results: Fears related to analgesic use, fears related to opioid side effects, communication, cultural beliefs, and lack of knowledge were the most clearly identified barriers to cancer pain management. Cancer pain management has not previously been an area of interest for the Jordanian health authorities. Conclusion: The information that emerged from this study helps to identify the current barriers and misconceptions among health professionals that prevent effective pain management for cancer patients. To maximize the role of health professionals in this area, health administrators need to provide them with more specialized training and empowerment.