Technologies in Pain Control for Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v15i97p16106-16125Keywords:
Cancer, Pain, Biomedical technology assessment, Analgesia, Cancer-associated painAbstract
Introduction: Pain is one of the main complaints of cancer patients. Given the increase in the number of cancer cases, more and more technologies have been applied to alleviate patient suffering. Objective: to map the available technologies for pain control in cancer patients in the literature. Materials and Method: This is a scoping review based on the Joanna Briggs Institute model. The PCC strategy was used to formulate the research question (P: cancer patients/C: health technology/C: pain control). The search began in the Pubmed and LILACS databases, expanding after selecting descriptors and studies to other
databases, including Google Scholar for gray literature. Results: 1,423 studies were mapped, complying with the selection steps, reaching 9 studies for qualitative analysis. The technologies were categorized as: Medicines, Medical equipment and Alternative therapies. The medications found were: Hydromorphone, Transdermal Buprenorphine, Remifentanil and Topical Coverings. For medical equipment, the use of the Intrathecal Infusion Pump stands out. And for Alternative Therapies: Acupressure/acupuncture and the
Laying on of Hands technique. Conclusion: The technologies related to medications followed the treatment line for moderate to severe pain, with the use of opioids. Topical coverings added local anesthetics and antibiotics. Intrathecal pumps are indicated for difficult-to-manage pain, with more precise doses. And alternative therapies help control pain, either alone or in combination with treatments.
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