Libyan Healthcare Professionals', Patients' and Caregivers' Perceptions and Religious Beliefs about Cancer Pain and its Management: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Cancer pain remains a significant problem worldwide. It is often undertreated and presents in about half of cancer patients. Although several guidelines and pharmacological interventions for cancer pain management (CPM) exist, inadequate assessment and undertreatment of cancer pain are well-documented globally, especially in developing countries, including Libya. Perceptions, cultural and religious beliefs of healthcare professionals (HCP), patients, and caregivers about cancer pain and opioids are reported as barriers to CPM globally. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore Libyan HCPs', patients', and caregivers' views and religious beliefs about CPM and involved semi-structured interviews with 36 participants: 18 Libyan cancer patients, 6 caregivers, and 12 Libyan HCPs. Them

SUBMITTER: Makhlouf SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10133376 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature