Barriers to Effective Pain Management in Cancer Patients From the Perspective of Patients and Family Caregivers: A Qualitative Study

Background Pain is one of the most common and undesired symptoms in cancer patients, affecting patients’ physical and psychological well-being. Barriers to effective pain management in cancer patients need to be identified and addressed by clinicians. Aims The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers to effective cancer pain management from the perspective of cancer patients and their family members. Methods A qualitative research...