Exploring Digital Solutions in Oncology Nursing Pain Management: A Qualitative Study

Effective cancer pain management can enhance patients' well-being and quality of life. However, the development of related digital tools in nursing remains limited. This qualitative descriptive study was conducted in two Indonesian hospitals, focusing on discussions with 14 certified oncology nurses. Results showed that most participants were female nurses (85.7%) aged 25-51 years. Four main themes emerged: 1) Integrating multidisciplinary approaches in pain management, 2) Innovating digital technology in pain management, 3) Challenging digital technology in pain management: infrastructure, patient demographics, and nurse-related factors, and 4) Supporting strategies for patient pain management. There's potential in integrating digital technology with multidisciplinary strategies to improve cancer pain management. The OOPs prototype developed is expected to illustrate how smartphone applications can be implemented to control pain in cancer patients. Future studies should aim to refine the prototype, test it involving patients and healthcare professionals across various settings, and validate its efficacy across different cultures.