Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jul 2021
Patient Perspectives on Active vs. Passive Music Therapy for Cancer in the Inpatient Setting: A Qualitative Analysis.
Music therapy (MT) is a nonpharmacologic therapy where licensed therapists provide active (e.g., singing, playing songs) or passive (e.g., listening) music-based interventions. Both active and passive MT are effective techniques for treating cancer-related symptoms. However, the influence of active vs. passive MT techniques on patient-reported perceptions and experiences of care have yet to be explored. ⋯ This analysis builds on current MT literature by providing insights specifically from oncology patients treated in the inpatient setting. Patients experience active and passive MT in different ways and perceived unique benefits for coping with cancer from each technique. Our findings can inform development of specific MT for symptom control in hospital settings.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jul 2021
LetterExtending Advance Care Planning to Black Americans in the Community: A Pilot Study of the PREPARE Program.
Advance care planning (ACP) is underutilized, especially among Black Americans. Yet, no ACP interventions have been tested at the community level. ⋯ Community members identified ACP as important for their community. Peer facilitated PREPARE program is a promising community-based strategy to increase engagement in ACP and may promote health equity.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2021
Neuropathic cancer pain in patients treated with an EGFR-inhibitor.
This article has been withdrawn because of a publisher error. It should not have been posted.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized Trial of Scrambler Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Crossover Analysis.
Preliminary trials report that Scrambler Therapy, a form of electroanalgesia, may improve discomfort from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). ⋯ Similar findings from the initial randomization and crossover phases of this study support further evaluation of the efficacy of Scrambler therapy in alleviating CIPN symptoms. Evaluation in a larger, randomized controlled trial with standardized treatment is warranted.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2021
Subjective Toxicity Profiles of Children in Treatment for Cancer: A New Guide to Supportive Care?
Children and adolescents with cancer experience treatment-related, subjective adverse events (AEs). Identifying distinct groups of patients who predictably experience higher prevalence of AEs could guide patient care. ⋯ Children with cancer are heterogeneous in experiencing subjective AEs. Gender, race, and time since diagnosis were significantly associated with higher subjective AE prevalence that may lead to psychological stress.