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Papers: 11 May 2024 - 17 May 2024


2024 Jun


Br J Pain


38751563


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A rapid systematic review of breakthrough pain definitions and descriptions.

Authors

Greenfield K, Schoth DE, Hain R, Bailey S, Mott C, Rajapakse D, Harrop E, Renton K, Anderson AK, Carter B, Johnson M, Liossi C

Abstract

Breakthrough pain is common in life-limiting conditions and at end-of-life. Despite over 30 years of study, there is little consensus regarding the definition and characteristics of breakthrough pain.