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Access to psychological treatment for chronic cancer-related Pain in Sweden
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- Björkstrand, Frida (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Institutionen för psykologi,Samhällsvetenskapliga institutioner och centrumbildningar,Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten,Department of Psychology,Departments of Administrative, Economic and Social Sciences,Faculty of Social Sciences
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- Duarte, Joana (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Institutionen för psykologi,Samhällsvetenskapliga institutioner och centrumbildningar,Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten,Department of Psychology,Departments of Administrative, Economic and Social Sciences,Faculty of Social Sciences
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- McCracken, Lance (author)
- Uppsala University
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- Perrin, Sean (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Institutionen för psykologi,Samhällsvetenskapliga institutioner och centrumbildningar,Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten,Innovations in pediatric mental health,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Department of Psychology,Departments of Administrative, Economic and Social Sciences,Faculty of Social Sciences,Lund University Research Groups
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- 2024
- 2024
- English.
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Pain. - 1877-8860. ; 24:1, s. 1-5
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Abstract
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- ObjectivesCancer related pain (CRP) is among the most frequent collateral effects of cancer, with chronic CRP, lasting at least three months, affecting >40% of cancer survivors.Evidence based treatments, including pain-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) are available, but it appears that cancer patients/survivors are often poorlyinformed about CRP or the potential benefits of CBT for such pain. The present studyexamines current experience of Swedish cancer patients/survivors in relation to CRP.MethodsParticipants (N= 276; 83% female; mean age = 55.5 years, SD=11.9) were recruited to an online survey via cancer websites in Sweden, and provided information about their history of chronic CRP, and whether they received information about or treatment for CRP from a healthcare professional.ResultsParticipants had a history of breast (36%), gynecological (12%), lung (10%), colon(8%) and other forms of cancer (36%). A majority (74%) reported a history of chronicCRP and being prescribed analgesic medications (70%). Less than half (47%)received information from their healthcare provider about the risk of CRP and only 13% with chronic CRP received psychological treatment, and of these only 33% received CBT. Among those receiving psychological treatment for chronic CRP, satisfaction rates were moderate, reported as an average of 6 on a 0-10 scale (SD 2.6).ConclusionsGreater efforts are needed to raise awareness among cancer patients/survivors, andhealthcare providers about the risk of CRP and evidence-based interventions,including CBT, the first-line intervention for chronic pain. These efforts will need to be matched with increases in treatment capacity, particularly pain-focused CBT.
Subject headings
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Psykologi -- Psykologi (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Psychology -- Psychology (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Pharmacotherapy
- physiotherapy
- treatment access
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- art (subject category)
- ref (subject category)
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