Question

A Randomized, Clinical Trial of Education
or Motivational-Interviewing–Based Coaching Compared to Usual Care to Improve Cancer Pain Management

Mary Laudon Thomas, RN, MS, AOCN®, Janette E. Elliott, RN-BC, MS, AOCN®, Stephen M. Rao, Ph.D., Kathleen F. Fahey, RN, MS, CNS, Steven M. Paul, Ph.D., and Christine Miaskowski, RN, Ph.D., FAAN

Despite important advances in its management, cancer pain remains a significant clinical problem (Apolone et al., 2009; McGuire, 2004; van den Beuken-van Everdingen et al., 2007). In a meta-analysis, cancer pain was found in 64% of patients with metastatic disease, 59% of patients receiving antineoplastic therapy, and 33% of patients who had received curative cancer treatment (van den Beuken- van Everdingen et al., 2007). Cancer pain also has a negative effect on patients’ functional status (Ferreira et al., 2008; Holen, Lydersen, Klepstad, Loge, & Kassa, 2008; Vallerand, Templin, Sasenau, & Riley-Doucet, 2007) and is associated with psychological distress (Cohen et al., 2003; Vallerand, Hasenau, Templin, & Collins-Bohler, 2005). The effect of cancer pain on an individual’s quality of life (QOL) can be significant and extend beyond disturbances in mood and physical function (Burckhardt & Jones, 2005; Dahl, 2004; Fortner et al., 2003).

Review of the Literature

Does the search strategy include an appropriate and adequate number of databases and other resources to identify key published and unpublished research and theoretical resources? Use the above article to answer the question

Answer 1

Answer 2

The search strategy includes the appropriate and adequate number of database and sources to identify the problem i.e. pain related to cancer. The data contents most of the useful information about the percentage of people who suffers with the pain during treatment of cancer. The research article also mentioned about the impact that occurs on the patient's functioning. Pain causes disturbance in mood of patient.