Background This survey was performed to draw information on pain prevalence, intensity, and management from a sample of patients who were admitted to an oncologic center where a palliative care unit (PCU) has been established for 13 years. Methods Cross-sectional survey in an oncological department performed 1 day per month for six consecutive months.
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