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VARGAS LOZADA, Alicia Nathaly et al. Knowledge, Practices, and Barriers in Oncological Pain Management: Perspectives from Nursing Professionals. e-Rev. Multidiscip. Saber [online]. 2024, vol.2, e-RMS08122024.  Epub 03-Jun-2025. ISSN 2960-2467.  https://doi.org/10.61286/e-rms.v2i.125.

The management of oncological pain represents a significant challenge for nursing staff due to its complexity and multifactorial nature. This quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study analyzed the knowledge, practices, barriers, and strategies used in the care of oncology patients. A validated instrument consisting of 15 Likert-type questions was designed and distributed to 22 participants via Google Forms.The results showed that 81,82% of respondents identified a lack of resources as a primary barrier to effective pain management, while 63,64% cited the absence of specific training as another significant obstacle. Regarding pain assessment, 100% reported using standardized tools such as the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), although non-pharmacological strategies like virtual reality and laughter therapy were underutilized. Perceptions of training were moderate in 54,55% of cases, highlighting the urgent need for continuous educational programs. Additionally, 81,82% considered that combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions is very effective, emphasizing the importance of an integrated and humanized approach to oncological pain treatment. These findings underscore the need to strengthen nursing staff training and promote innovative strategies to optimize pain management in oncology. Despite the study's limitations, such as the small sample size, the results provide valuable information for future research and improvements in clinical practice.

Palabras clave : oncological pain; nursing; pain assessment; barriers; therapeutic strategies.

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