The Circadian Rhythm of Breakthrough Pain Episodes in Terminally-ill Cancer Patients

The Circadian Rhythm of Breakthrough Pain Episodes in Terminally-ill Cancer Patients

Opioid therapy must be adjusted to the rhythm of a cancer patient’s pain to ensure adequate symptom control at the end of life (EOL). However, to-date no study has explored the rhythm of breakthrough pain (BTP) episodes in terminally-ill cancer patients. This prospective longitudinal study...

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Main Authors: Sara Campagna, Riccardo Sperlinga, Antonella Milo, Simona Sannuto, Fabio Acquafredda, Andrea Saini, Silvia Gonella, Alfredo Berruti, Giorgio Vittorio Scagliotti, Marco Tampellini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
analgesics
breakthrough pain
circadian rhythm
neoplasms
palliative care
quality of life
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/1/18

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