Original research
par
Portenoy, Russell K. et al
Date de publication
2010
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
The aim of this study was to evaluate breakthrough pain in opioid-treated ambulatory patients with chronic cancer or noncancer pain treated in community practices.
Constatations/points à retenir
The prevalence of breakthrough pain among community-dwelling patients is lower than that found in prior studies of more selected populations. BTP is more prevalent among patients with noncancer pain than patients with cancer pain, and although there are many similarities, some differences may be relevant to treatment strategies.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
n=177 patients with pain >=3mos and receiving an opioid drug
Mots clés
About prescribers
Chronic pain
