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    J Cancer Educ. 2009;24(2):135-40.

    Using quality improvement methodology to improve neuropathic pain screening and assessment in patients with cancer.

    Lavoie Smith EM, Bakitas MA, Homel P, Fadul C, Meyer L, Skalla K, Bookbinder M.

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    Department Hematology/Oncology, One Medical Center Drive, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center/Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA. Ellen.L.Smith@Hitchcock.org

    Abstract

    BACKGROUND:

    Quality improvement methodology was used to improve neuropathic pain (NP) screening at a comprehensive cancer center.

    METHODS:

    Nurses participated in educational sessions about screening and assessment. Clinical systems to facilitate documentation of NP severity scores were developed.

    RESULTS:

    Pretest and posttest score results demonstrated nurse acquisition of new knowledge. A 90% NP screening adherence rate was achieved (N = 3831). Patients with no reported general pain (n = 291) were found to have moderate to severe NP.

    CONCLUSIONS:

    Keys to success are (1) health care professional education and periodic reinforcement of learning and (2) system infrastructure changes.

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    PMID:
    19431031
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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