Abstract
Objective: To review literature on the relationship of pain, spirituality, and suffering as it relates to the patient with cancer who is experiencing pain. Data Sources: Peer-reviewed articles, textbooks, internet. Conclusion: Pain and suffering are distinct and yet closely related in patients with cancer. Oncology nurses are important in assessing a patient's pain, including dimensions of spirituality and suffering. Implications for Nursing Practice: Oncology nurses are the front line of pain management for patients. This includes recognizing existential distress and suffering and responding to suffering.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 310-314 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Seminars in oncology nursing |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- Pain
- Spirituality
- Suffering
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology(nursing)