Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Apr 1996
The knowledge and attitudes of experience oncology nurses regarding the management of cancer-related pain.
To describe the knowledge and attitudes of North Carolina nurses toward the management of cancer-related pain. The analysis focused on knowledge, attitude, and perception of barriers to pain management. ⋯ Although nurses report increased knowledge of pain management in general, deficits continue to exist. Further research is needed to more fully understand the effect of educational and experience on practice.