Evidence-Based Standards for Cancer Pain Management.

Cancer pain management is the most problematic when found in patients who have a malignant tumor, and represents the most feared consequences for patients and their families. A thorough literature review was conducted using the electronic databases of CINAHL, EBSCO, MEDLINE, and PUB MED, for articles published between 2007 and 2013. We developed quality standards; using a research study, and selected domains based on the framework of the type of cancer pain management into both types of treatment, pharmacological and non-pharmacological cancer pain management, in order to manage cancer related pain through multidisciplinary aspects and holistic approach. Pharmacological and nonpharmacological modalities give the opportunity for effective care to be provided to cancer patients. Also, these techniques may help in reducing pain and it must be encouraged as a part of the holistic cancer pain management efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]