The Value Proposition of Observation Medicine in Managing Acute Oncologic Pain.

Pavitra Parimala Krishnamani Marcelo Sandoval Patrick S Chaftari Demis N Lipe Aiham Z Qdaisat Ahmed Elsayem Monica K Wattana

Published in: Current oncology reports (2022)

Recent evidence shows that observation medicine has the potential to decrease short-stay hospitalizations in cancer patients presenting with various concerns, including pain. Observation medicine is reported to be successful in providing comprehensive and cost-effective care for non-cancer patients with acute pain, making it a promising alternative to short-stay hospitalizations for cancer patients with acute oncologic pain.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
papillary thyroid
neuropathic pain
squamous cell
healthcare
palliative care
lymph node metastasis
liver failure
spinal cord injury
prostate cancer
childhood cancer
quality improvement
postoperative pain
hepatitis b virus
aortic dissection