A qualitative research on the pain beliefs and perceptions of patients with digestive system cancer / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the pain beliefs and perceptions held by patients with digestive system cancer.Methods 10 patients with digestive system cancer were interviewed for exploration of their pain beliefs and perceptions.The data were collected using in-depth interview and analyzed with category approach.Results The beliefs and perceptions held by patients with digestive system cancer were presented asnegative pain beliefs,negative emotional perceptions,view social support as important resources.Conclusions The pain beliefs and perceptions in digestive system cancer pain patients are negative.Clinical medical workers should pay attention to the role of beliefs in pain management,and help patients build positive pain beliefs through utilizing social support resources effectively.