Pain Standards for Accredited Healthcare Organizations (ACDON Project): A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: Up to 50% of cancer patients and up to 90% of those in terminal stages experience pain associated with disease progression, poor quality of life, and social impact on caregivers. This study aimed to establish standards for the accreditation of oncological pain management in healthcare organizations. A mixed methods approach was used. First, a pragmatic literature review was conducted. Second, consensus between professionals and patients was reached using the Nominal Group and Delphi technique in a step that involved anesthesiologists, oncologists, family physicians, nurses, psychologists, patient representatives, and caregivers. Third, eight hospitals participated in a pilot assessment of the level of fulfillment of each standard. A total of 37 standards were extracted. The Nominal Group p

SUBMITTER: Perez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7914789 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature