Introduction : This literature review focuses on the management of cancer-related pain in adult patients affected by oncological disease. In particular, the following chapters place the figure of the nurse at the center of the discussion throughout the entire process of cancer pain management and treatment. Objective : The aim of this thesis is to highlight the importance of proper cancer pain management, so that both the patient and the caregiver can face the disease journey in the least painful way possible. Materials and Methods : To carry out the review, research was conducted on databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar using a single search string. To broaden the topic, the AIOM (Italian Association of Medical Oncology) guidelines on pain therapy in oncology were also consulted. Discussion : This research discusses the AIOM guidelines concerning the assessment, monitoring, and pharmacological treatment of cancer pain, with a specific focus on the fundamental role of the nurse. Conclusions: This paper concludes by reaffirming the importance of cancer pain management and the need, from a future perspective, for greater attention and development in terms of professional training. Keywords: Oncological pain; management; monitoring; cancer; treatment; nursing
Introduzione: La revisione della letteratura in questione volge l’attenzione sulla gestione del dolore da cancro nei pazienti adulti affetti da malattia oncologica. In particolare, nei capitoli a seguire si riporta al centro dell’argomento la figura dell’infermiere in tutto il percorso di gestione e trattamento del dolore oncologico. Obiettivo: La Tesi si pone come obiettivo quello di evidenziare l’importanza di una corretta gestione del dolore da cancro affinché il paziente e il caregiver, possano affrontare nel modo meno doloroso possibile il percorso di malattia. Materiali e Metodi : Per svolgere la revisione sono state eseguite delle ricerche su banche dati quali PubMed e Google Scholar tramite una sola stringa di ricerca. Ad ampliare l’argomento sono state utilizzate le linee guida dell’AIOM sulla terapia del dolore in oncologia. Discussione: In questo lavoro di ricerca vengono discusse le linee guida dell’AIOM riguardo la valutazione, monitoraggio e trattamento farmacologico del dolore da cancro, ponendo attenzione sul ruolo fondamentale dell’infermiere. Conclusioni: Il presente elaborato si conclude con il ribadire l’importanza della gestione del dolore da cancro e quanto esso necessiti, in prospettiva futura, di una maggiore attenzione ed evoluzione dal punto di vista formativo. Parole chiave: Dolore oncologico; gestione; monitoraggio; cancro; trattamento; nursing.
L’assistenza infermieristica al paziente affetto da dolore oncologico: una revisione della letteratura
BOTTONE, FEDERICA
2024/2025
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Introduction : This literature review focuses on the management of cancer-related pain in adult patients affected by oncological disease. In particular, the following chapters place the figure of the nurse at the center of the discussion throughout the entire process of cancer pain management and treatment. Objective : The aim of this thesis is to highlight the importance of proper cancer pain management, so that both the patient and the caregiver can face the disease journey in the least painful way possible. Materials and Methods : To carry out the review, research was conducted on databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar using a single search string. To broaden the topic, the AIOM (Italian Association of Medical Oncology) guidelines on pain therapy in oncology were also consulted. Discussion : This research discusses the AIOM guidelines concerning the assessment, monitoring, and pharmacological treatment of cancer pain, with a specific focus on the fundamental role of the nurse. Conclusions: This paper concludes by reaffirming the importance of cancer pain management and the need, from a future perspective, for greater attention and development in terms of professional training. Keywords: Oncological pain; management; monitoring; cancer; treatment; nursing| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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