This paper proposes that human expression of pain in the presence or absence of
caregivers, and the detection of pain by observers, arises from evolved propensities. The …

Abstract Changes in the health care system have resulted in a shift of cancer care from the in‐
patient arena to ambulatory and home settings. This shift has likewise translated into …

Although the empirical base is still limited when providing clear directions for pain
assessment and management in older adults, it is possible to identify recommendations for …

To improve assessment and management of pain in nonverbal older adults with dementia,
an effective means of recognizing and evaluating pain in this vulnerable population is …

takes the reader on a scholarly journey into the nature of suffering and the unique and
profound role played by the nursing profession in recognizing, alleviating, and bearing …

Patients' beliefs can act as barriers to optimal management of cancer pain. The Barriers
Questionnaire (BQ) is a tool used to evaluate such barriers. Here, the BQ has been revised …

Undertreatment of pain and lack of knowledge about pain management have been evident
for approximately two decades. Because nurses are often the cornerstone of pain …

This study examined self-efficacy for managing pain, symptoms, and function in patients with
lung cancer and their caregivers, and associations between self-efficacy and patient and …

BACKGROUND Chronic pain is a clinical challenge for the practicing physician. Lack of
knowledge about opioids, negative attitudes toward prescribing opioids, and inadequate …

Pain and the quality of life are closely related. This article summarizes a series of studies
conducted over the last decade contributing to the understanding of the pain and quality of …