| Variables | Range | Mean (SD) |
| Pain management | 0 - 15 | 9.8 (2.6) |
| Pain assessment | 0 - 10 | 4.6 (2.1) |
| Nurses experience in characterizing and treating BTCP | 0 - 6 | 3.6 (1.5) |
| Patient compliance | 0 - 2 | 0.9 (0.6) |