NURS-FPX8045: Doctoral Writing and Professional Practice- PICOT Question and Search Strategy

7. What information did you find to help answer your question?

The search provided credible and reliable information on the impact of supportive psychotherapy and pharmacological interventions on pain management for cancer patients. Physicians prescribe drugs for mild, moderate, and severe pain management. The objective is to adopt a consistent and well-managed approach for effective pain management.

The search also captured the need for supportive psychotherapy to help patients cope with mental, emotional, and social pain associated with cancer. In this case, the information focused on the need for healthcare professionals to adopt patient-centered practices that help improve patients’ moods, feelings, coping skills, and thoughts.

Supportive psychotherapy involves comforting, encouraging, and listening intently and empathetically for successful pain management. Additionally, the search revealed the need for practical approaches used in pain care for cancer patients. The objective is to encourage individuals to cope with the distress and problems of living with pain.