A Systematic Review of the Patient- sand Carer-Related Factors Affecting the Experience of Pain for Advanced Cancer Patients Cared for at Home

摘要

Context. Effective pain management is a priority in the palliative care of advanced cancer patients. A body of research is emerging examining the factors that influence the management and experience of pain for such individuals. Identifying such factors should allow for the development of targeted interventions to improve pain management in the home while ultimately reducing unnecessary suffering for the patient.