Japanese journal of clinical oncology
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Jpn. J. Clin. Oncol. · Nov 2017
Cancer-related pain: a nationwide survey of patients' treatment modification and satisfaction in Taiwan.
We have limited knowledge about cancer patients' pain control satisfaction in outpatient departments in Taiwan and doctors' practice of adjusting analgesics according to their pain status. This survey examined pain management and satisfaction among cancer outpatients with pain and obtained information on their quality of life and treatment management for different pain intensities. ⋯ Pain assessment and treatment need to be more thorough and management guidelines should be revised to improve pain control in patients with cancer.