The Outcomes of Cancer Pain Management in Pain and Palliative Clinic, Hua Hin Hospital

Authors

  • Chernporn Payomyam M.D., Hua Hin Hospital

Keywords:

cancer pain management, clinical response, palliative care

Abstract

          Hua Hin Hospital’s pain and palliative clinic had developed a new approach to improve treatment for cancer patients including using Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) to assess discomfort symptoms, multidisciplinary team, and telephone follow-ups.

          Objective:  The aim of this study was the outcomes of cancer pain and discomfort symptoms management at 1 month after treatment as the percentage of patients achieved favorable response. The favorable response was defined as decreasing of severity score more than 30% from baseline.

          Methods: This study was a prospective observational study including 100 patients who received new consultation for cancer pain at Hua Hin Hospital’s pain and palliative clinic. The pain and other symptoms were evaluated using ESAS tool at first visit, 2 weeks, and 1 month visits. Numerical rating scale for pain and discomfort symptoms were analyzed by dependent t test.

          Results: It was found that 22% of patients achieved favorable response to pain treatment at 1 month follow-ups. Mean pain intensity reduced (5.83 ± 2.06 vs 6.18 ± 2.58, p = .085) without a statistical significance. Mean intensity of discomfort symptoms increased  (activity 5.39 ± 1.89 vs 3.92 ± 1.75, p = .045; nausea 1.63 ± 2.23 vs 0.68 ± 2.11, p = .049; depression 4.85 ± 2.63 vs 3.60 ± 2.38, p = .014; anxiety 4.92 ± 2.27 vs 3.85 ± 2.35, p = .001; drowsiness 2.46 ± 1.88 vs 0.44 ± 1.14, p < .001; appetite 5.57 ± 2.30 vs 4.22 ± 2.29, p = .002; well-being 5.77 ± 1.92 vs 4.86 ± 2.18, p = .019; and shortness of breath 3.34 ± 2.03 vs 1.13 ± 1.59, p = .002) significantly at 1 month visit.

          Conclusion: The future plan for cancer symptoms management should focus on providing knowledge to medical personnel and using telemedicine follow-up program to improve treatment outcomes.

 

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Published

2024-03-29

How to Cite

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Payomyam C. The Outcomes of Cancer Pain Management in Pain and Palliative Clinic, Hua Hin Hospital. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2024 Mar. 29 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];43(1):71-8. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/268495