Ferrell B R, Ferrell B A, Rhiner M, Grant M
City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California 91010.
Postgrad Med J. 1991;67 Suppl 2:S64-9.
The purpose of this study was to describe family factors which influence cancer pain. Previous research has focused on the patients' and professional caregivers' perspective of pain. Cancer pain is an intense burden on the entire family as well as on the patient. Findings of the study demonstrate family perceptions of pain, caregiver burden associated with pain, caregiver moods and differences in caregiver experiences of pain between three sites of care including a hospice, a community hospital and a cancer centre. Understanding the perspective of the family caregivers and their role in pain management can assist health care providers in management of the patient's pain.
本研究的目的是描述影响癌症疼痛的家庭因素。以往的研究主要集中在患者和专业护理人员对疼痛的看法上。癌症疼痛对整个家庭以及患者来说都是沉重的负担。该研究的结果表明了家庭对疼痛的认知、与疼痛相关的护理负担、护理人员的情绪以及在临终关怀机构、社区医院和癌症中心这三个护理场所中护理人员在疼痛体验上的差异。了解家庭护理人员的观点及其在疼痛管理中的作用有助于医疗保健提供者对患者的疼痛进行管理。
