Improving Cancer Pain Control through a Standardized Educational Telephone Intervention: A Quality Improvement Pilot Study

Saturday, November 15, 2025

2:30 PM - 2:35 PM CT

Location: Lone Star Salon D-E

Introduction: With the prevalence of cancer patients experiencing pain estimated around 44.5%, more efforts are needed to address this common, yet debilitating symptomatic sequela.1 Barriers to effective pain control include patients’ fear of opioid/analgesic medication addiction/dependence, lack of knowledge surrounding optimal pain management methods, and ineffective communication with providers regarding pain.^2,3 Our project aimed to improve Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC) patients’ understanding of cancer pain management through education with the goal of reducing pain symptoms.

Submitting Author(s)

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Jared Eng, MD

PGY-3 PM&R Resident
University of Washington, United States

Co-Author(s)

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Tiffany Go, MPA

Senior Manager of Health Outcomes
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, United States
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Mackenzie Welsh, PharmD

Pain Management Pharmacist
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, United States
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Margaret Hsu, MD

Pain Medicine Fellowship Director
University of Washington, United States
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Simran Ghuman, PharmD

Medication Safety Officer, Department of Pharmacy
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, United States