Keywords

Self-management, self-efficacy, pain management, pain control, cancer, oncology

Abstract

Pain is the most common clinical symptom in individuals with a cancer diagnosis. Additionally, home is the preferred place for cancer care which introduces numerous challenges for cancer pain management. The primary purpose of this literature review is to identify support interventions to enhance pain control, prevent exacerbations in pain, and optimize quality of life in individuals with cancer transitioning from the acute care setting to home. The secondary purpose of this review is to analyze patient-specific barriers influencing self-efficacy of pain management and overall health outcomes in the target population. A systematic literature search was conducted using CINAHL, EBSCOhost, ERIC, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases using search terms “self- management,” “self-efficacy,” “pain management,” “pain control,” “cancer, ” and “oncology.” This systematic review analyzed 12 studies published within the last ten years. The results highlight the significant impact of clinical follow-up evaluations, with data revealing that interventions such as phone counseling, home visitations, and education reinforcement improve self-efficacy of pain management and reduce pain severity. The results identified patient-specific barriers, including demographic background and psychosocial influences, which were found to significantly impede self- efficacy of pain management, pain satisfaction, and quality of life outcomes. As the prevalence of home-based cancer care increases, advancing research in this field can bridge the gaps between acute care and home care, ultimately supporting improved continuity of care and more equitable health outcomes for this vulnerable population.

Thesis Completion Year

2025

Thesis Completion Semester

Spring

Thesis Chair

D'Amato-Kubiet, Leslee

College

College of Nursing

Thesis Discipline

Nursing

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus Access

None

Campus Location

UCF Daytona Beach

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