Barriers to pain management of cancer patients by nurses: Aqualitive study

Purpose: Pain is a common and distressing symptom among cancer patients. It significantly diminishes their quality of life by impacting their emotional well-being, cognitive function, and daily interactions. Therefore, it is crucial for healthcare providers to recognize the challenges and barriers to pain management to develop effective educational programs and support services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. This study aimed to explore the barriers to pain management in cancer patients from the perspective of nurses in Iran.Methods: This qualitative study involved ۲۷ nurses working in the oncology department. The data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Lundman and Granheim’s qualitative content analysis method.Results: Nurses’ perspectives of barriers to pain management fell into four main categories: the marginalization of complementary medicine, medical malpractice, inadequate organizational infrastructure, and personal barriers.Conclusion: The study’s findings demonstrated that the barriers to pain management in cancer patients were multifaceted. To alleviate patients’ pain and enhance their quality of life, efforts should be directed toward identifying and addressing issues across various dimensions. Moreover, it is essential to prioritize the training of patients and healthcare providers in pain management, and to address shortcomings within the healthcare system.

کلیدواژه ها:

Challenges ، cancer ، pain management ، qualitative study ، Nurses