Pain Management and Use of Opioids in Pediatric Oncology in India: A Qualitative Approach.

Purpose: Consumption of medical opium for pain relief in India is low, despite the country being one of the main world producers of the substance. We investigated obstacles to opioid use and physician perceptions about optimal pain management in pediatric oncology patients in India.

Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with oncologists who work in pediatric oncology settings.