ANALYSIS OF AWARENESS OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ABOUT PAIN SYNDROME MANAGEMENT IN PROVIDING PALLIATIVE CARE TO CANCER PATIENTS IN KAZAKHSTAN
Introduction. Over the past fifty years, palliative care (PC) has evolved from a philosophy of care to professional medicine in many countries with a specific set of supportive knowledge. The question is no longer whether PN should be provided to cancer patients, but when and how it should be provided in order to optimize the outcome for cancer patients. The potential stress burden on the patient and family from inappropriate pain management is a major public health concern and needs to be addressed in accordance with health development policy principles.
Aim: To conduct an analysis of the awareness of healthcare professionals about pain management in the provision of palliative care to cancer patients in Kazakhstan
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out by questioning the health professionals in Kazakhstan. Respondents were considered eligible if there was a member of the 18 years or older willing to answer the survey (750 respondents) from March 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021. The statistical analysis of data was performed for the whole country. The qualitative data were presented as absolute numbers and percentages. The summaries derived from the descriptive analysis were presented in charts and tables. All statistical tests were carried-out in SPSS 23 statistical software.
Results: The study involved 750 respondents, including 76.41% women and 23.59% men. According to the results of a continuous anonymous questionnaire, the level of awareness of healthcare professionals about the management of pain in the provision of palliative care to cancer patients in Kazakhstan was revealed, which in turn can further influence the solution of medical, social and economic problems associated with organizational issues of providing PC to patients. with different levels of pain.
Сonclusions: Determining the level of awareness of medical professionals about pain management in the provision of palliative care for cancer patients is an integral part of assessing the current situation and can further help in the development of evidence-based recommendations to optimize the provision of PN, as well as improve the quality of life of patients with cancer.
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Ansatbayeva T.N., Kaidarova D.R., Kunirova G.Zh. Analysis of awareness of healthcare professionals about pain syndrome management in providing palliative care to cancer patients in Kazakhstan // Nauka i Zdravookhranenie [Science & Healthcare]. 2022, (Vol.24) 1, pp. 22-29. doi 10.34689/SH.2022.24.1.003Похожие публикации:
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