Praxis Evaluation of a Pain Self-management Support Intervention for Oncology Patients: A Stepped Wedge Design Study

After the implementation of ANtiPain, patients will receive cancer pain self-management support by trained staff nurses who follow the ANtiPain protocol. ANtiPain is based on 3 key strategies: Provision of information, skill building and nurse coaching. It consists of an in-hospital one-to-one session before discharge and a telephone follow up according to a clinical algorithm based on pain intensity, patient satisfaction with pain management and patient adherence. Patients will be given a booklet with corresponding info. The implementation process will include training of designated staff nurses, coaching activities based on case discussions on the ward, as well as measures to ensure sustainability of the implementation (e.g., training of ward managers and clinical nurse specialists).