Quantify pain intensity |
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Pain intensity rating |
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Characterize quality of pain |
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Management of patients with no pain |
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Managing mild to moderate (1–6) pain |
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Management of severe (7–10) pain |
Rapid titration initiated?
Was continuation of long-acting plus short-acting opioids documented?
Was re-assessment documented at the subsequent visits?
Was the use of adjuvant analgesics documented?
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Managing side effects of opioids |
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Patient and family education |
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Supportive care consultations |
Were consultations to supportive care services (pain specialist, physical therapy, psychology/psychiatry, social work, pastoral care) initiated?
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