Original research
by
Portenoy, Russell K. et al
Release Date
2010
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
n=177 patients with pain >=3mos and receiving an opioid drug
Keywords
About prescribers
Chronic pain
