The Introduction and Experiences of Methadone for Treatment of Cancer Pain at a Low-resource Governmental Cancer Center in India.
Indian J Palliat Care
; 27(3): 382-404, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study aimed to describe the clinical experience of the health-care professionals (HCPs) responsible for the introduction of methadone, for the treatment of complex cancer pain, at a low-resource hospital in India in a patient-group, burdened by illiteracy, and low socio-economic status. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Ten HCPs Four medical doctors, four nurses, one pharmacist, and one hospital administrator were interviewed. The interviews are examined using a qualitative conventional content analysis.RESULTS:
The interviews showed a confidence amongst the HCPs, responsible for the safe introduction of methadone in a stressful and low-resource surrounding, to patients with cancer pain and the different aspects of methadone, as initiation, titration, and maintenance of treatment.CONCLUSION:
Introduction of methadone for cancer pain management is safe and feasible although low resources in a challenging hospital setting and care environment.
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article