Factors influencing the initiation of strong opioids in cancer patients on palliative care: An audit from a tertiary cancer center in India

Conclusion: It is certain that the use of strong opioids for adequate analgesia is a necessity for palliative-care patients. However, optimal utilization of adjunctive analgesic modalities, coupled with good supportive care, can minimize the requirement and duration of strong opioid use, especially in developing countries with limited access to specialist palliative care.
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research