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Table 5 The most common perceptions of delays in cancer pain management (N = 220)

From: Nurses’ knowledge, perceived barriers, and practices regarding cancer pain management: a cross-sectional study from Palestine

Causes of delays

Number of nurses (%)

Administration of opioid to patient

11 (5.0)

Obtaining opioid from pharmacy

33 (15.0)

Contacting physician for prescription of opioid

124 (56.4)

The delaying process is difficult to recognize

52 (23.6)