Barriers to optimal management of cancer pain in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.

Background: Although cancer is a significant issue in sub-Saharan Africa, and cancer pain is prevalent, there is insufficient data and research on the barriers to cancer pain management. Even in countries where evidence exists, few studies explore the links between these barriers, which makes it difficult to implement system-wide approaches to address them.

Methods: The search strategy was developed and conducted on databases including MEDLINE, Embase and Web of Science to identify peer-reviewed studies.