Papers by Geraldine Padilla
Oncology Nursing Forum, 2010
Cancer pain is multidimensional and includes physiological, sensory, affective, cognitive, behavi... more Cancer pain is multidimensional and includes physiological, sensory, affective, cognitive, behavioral, and sociocultural components (McGuire, 1995). Cultural beliefs and practices can affect the way patients perceive and respond to pain, can influence their communication about pain, and can affect their healthcare decisions about pain (Calliaster, 2003; Kagawa-Singer, 1998). For example, Chen, Miaskowski, Dodd, and Pantilat (2008) noted that Chinese patients' perceptions and management of cancer pain were influenced by the principles of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. A Taoist might believe that pain occurs if blood circulation (Qi) is blocked and that pain can be relieved by maintaining harmony with the universe. A Buddhist might believe that suffering (i.e., pain) can be relieved by following specifically defined right ways of life. A Confucian might believe that pain is an essential element in life that must be endured and reported only when it becomes unbearable. However, little empiric evidence is available
of the mechanisms and factors that contribute to sleep deprivation and delirium can guide the dev... more of the mechanisms and factors that contribute to sleep deprivation and delirium can guide the development of new methods and models for prevention and treatment of these problems and consequently improve patient outcomes.
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Papers by Geraldine Padilla