s to provide a sense of peace, prayer, and listening to music. In addition, the patient can learn to refocus his/her attention away from the pain and on to other things. Education about the various types of pain management is also helpful as are therapeutic modalities such as support groups or short-term psychological therapy.
(4) Invasive Interventions - This type of pain management is usually considered only when other interventions have been exhausted. Invasive intervention is typically administered as nerve blocks consisting of injections of local anesthetic or a drug that inactivates nerves to control otherwise difficult-to-manage pain.
Efficacy of Interventions for Cancer Pain Management
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