Effects of nurse‐led nonpharmacological pain interventions for patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Park, Youn‐Jin; Lee, Myung Kyung

doi:10.1111/jnu.12750

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“…A meta-analysis of nurse-led non-pharmacological pain interventions found that although these interventions had low long- to moderate short-term effects, they significantly reduced patients’ pain, improved their knowledge of pain management, reduced barriers to pain management and pain coping, and improved other physical and emotional symptoms. 53…”

Section: Non-pharmacological Pain Managementmentioning

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The role of cancer nurses in cancer-related pain management in Europe

de Munter,

Dodlek,

Khmaladze

et al. 2023

Palliat�Care

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Cancer pain is a common symptom in patients with cancer and can largely affect their quality of life. Pain management is important to minimize the impact of pain on daily activities. Cancer nurses are significantly involved in all steps of pain management and contribute to the success of therapy through their knowledge and expertise. While they generally play an important role in the screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients and their (pain) symptoms, this varies from country to country in Europe. An important aspect is their role in educating patients and their families about what pain is, what impact it can have, how it can be treated pharmacologically or non-pharmacologically and what effects or problems can occur during treatment. While there is a great discrepancy between education and training opportunities for cancer nurses in different European countries, there is a continued need for education and training in pain management. Cancer is increasingly becoming a chronic disease, and the management of pain in cancer survivors will be crucial to maintain an adequate quality of life. With this, the crucial role of cancer nurses is becoming even more important.

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Section: Non-pharmacological Pain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of cancer nurses in cancer-related pain management in Europe

de Munter,

Dodlek,

Khmaladze

et al. 2023

Palliat�Care

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Effects of music-based interventions on cancer-related pain, fatigue, and distress: an overview of systematic reviews

Trigueros-Murillo,

Martinez-Calderon,

Casuso-Holgado

et al. 2023

Support Care Cancer

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Purpose To summarize the available evidence from systematic reviews with meta-analysis on the effects of music-based interventions in adults diagnosed with cancer. Methods An overview of systematic reviews was conducted. CINHAL, Embase, PEDro, PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched from inception until November 2022. Systematic reviews with meta-analysis in individuals with cancer (any type), any comparator, and outcomes of cancer-related pain, fatigue, and psychosocial symptoms were eligible. The methodological quality of systematic reviews and the amount of spin of information in the abstract were assessed. The Graphical Representation of Overlap for OVErviews tool (GROOVE) was used to explore the overlap of primary studies among systematic reviews. Results Thirteen systematic reviews, with over 9000 participants, containing 119 randomized trials and 34 meta-analyses of interest, were included. Music-based interventions involved passive music listening or patients’ active engagement. Most systematic reviews lacked a comprehensive search strategy, did not assess the certainty in the evidence and discussed their findings without considering the risk of bias of primary studies. The degree of overlap was moderate (5.81%). Overall, combining music-based interventions and standard care seems to be more effective than standard care to reduce cancer-related pain, fatigue, and distress. Mixed findings were found for other psychosocial measures. Conclusion Music-based interventions could be an interesting approach to modulate cancer-related pain, fatigue, and distress in adults with cancer. The variability among interventions, together with important methodological biases, detract from the clinical relevance of these findings.

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Experiences of cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in the Netherlands: symptoms, daily limitations, involvement of healthcare professionals, and social support

Graaf

Engelen²,

Boer³

et al. 2023

J Cancer Surviv

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Purpose A significant proportion of cancer patients suffer from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). This descriptive study aimed to examine patients’ experience of CIPN symptoms, daily limitations, involvement of healthcare professionals, and social support. Methods Cross-sectional data have been collected in the Netherlands via a national online questionnaire comprising closed items only (February 2021). Results Out of 3752 respondents, 1975 received chemotherapy only (i.e., without targeted therapy) and were therefore included. The majority (71.2%) reported symptoms in both hands and feet (e.g., tingling and loss of sensation or diminished sensation). Participants reported most limitations in household chores, social activities, hobbies, sports, walking, and sleeping and least in family/(taking care of) children, cycling, driving, self-care, eating and drinking, and sexuality and intimacy. Many patients indicated that their healthcare professionals informed them about the possibility of CIPN development before treatment (58.4%), and they paid attention to CIPN during and after treatment (53.1%). However, many patients (43%) reported a lack of information on what to do when CIPN develops. Few participants (22%) visited their general practitioner (GP) for CIPN. In general, patients’ social environments sometimes to always showed empathy to patients. Conclusions Symptoms of CIPN are frequently reported and can result in various daily limitations. Support from professionals and peers is crucial in managing CIPN, which is sometimes lacking. Appropriate guidance and support should be provided to patients to decrease the impact of CIPN on daily life. Future research should investigate differences in chemotherapeutic agents and the resulting symptoms and consequences.

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Effects of nurse‐led nonpharmacological pain interventions for patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Cited by 5 publications

References 97 publications

The role of cancer nurses in cancer-related pain management in Europe

The role of cancer nurses in cancer-related pain management in Europe

Effects of music-based interventions on cancer-related pain, fatigue, and distress: an overview of systematic reviews

Experiences of cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in the Netherlands: symptoms, daily limitations, involvement of healthcare professionals, and social support

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