A better interpretation of data regarding the opioid switching to methadone
In a recent study methadone has been reported more effective witha 3-day switch (3DS) was more effective than the stop and go strategy (SAG). Many shorcomings, however, are of concerns. The poor selection fo p... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - June 7, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sebastiano Mercadante Tags: Matters Arising Source Type: research
Reply to “A better interpretation of data regarding the opioid switching to methadone”
In our article ?Methadone switching for refractory cancer pain ’ (BMC palliative care, 2022) we explore the efficacy, safety and economics of methadone in treatment of patients with refractory cancer pain in Ch... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - June 7, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Haiying Ding, Yu Song, Wenxiu Xin, Jiao Sun, Like Zhong, Qinfei Zhou, Chaoneng He, Liyan Gong and Luo Fang Tags: Matters Arising Source Type: research
Influencing factors of knowledge, attitude and behavior in children ’s palliative care among pediatric healthcare workers: a cross-sectional survey in China
Palliative care has become a key medical field worldwide. Although research relating to adult palliative care is well-established, less is known about children ’s palliative care (CPC). Therefore, this study in... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - June 7, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Lihui Zhu, Na Zhang, Yaojia Hu, Yi Xu, Tingwei Luo, Yuqiong Xiang, Sishan Jiang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Muhua Chen and Yuee Xiong Tags: Research Source Type: research
Enhancing equity and diversity in palliative care clinical practice, research and education
Health disparities in palliative care are preventable consequences of structural discrimination and marginalization. The first step in addressing a problem is recognizing there is one and devotion to fully und... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - June 5, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Jonathan Koffman, Gilla K. Shapiro and Christian Schulz-Quach Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Correction to: palliative care in advanced Huntington ’s disease: a scoping review
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Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 31, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Dorine J. Boersema-Wijma, Erik van Duijn, Anne-Wil Heemskerk, Jenny T. van der Steen and Wilco P. Achterberg Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Liver-specific metastases as an independent prognostic factor in cancer patients receiving hospice care in hospital
Survival prediction is important in cancer patients receiving hospice care. Palliative prognostic index (PPI) and palliative prognostic (PaP) scores have been used to predict survival in cancer patients. Howev... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 24, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Kun-Siang Huang, Yun-Hwa Huang, Chao-Tung Chen, Chia-Pei Chou, Bo-Lin Pan and Chih-Hung Lee Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comprehensive coordinated community based palliative care (C3PaC) model for cancer patients in North India: a mixed-method implementation research study protocol
Cancer remains an escalating and challenging public health issue. The management, especially palliative care (PC), is disintegrated and out of reach of in need patients. The overall aim of the project is to de... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 23, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Mayank Gupta, Ankita Kankaria, Soumya Swaroop Sahoo, Sushma Bhatnagar, Rakesh Kakkar, Anju Grewal, Gegal Pruthi and Lajya Devi Goyal Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Structure and integration of specialty palliative care in three NCI-designated cancer centers: a mixed methods case study
Early access to specialty palliative care is associated with better quality of life, less intensive end-of-life treatment and improved outcomes for patients with advanced cancer. However, significant variation... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 16, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Karen E. Schifferdecker, Rebecca L. Butcher, Genevra F. Murray, Kristin E. Knutzen, Nirav S. Kapadia, Gabriel A. Brooks, Garrett T. Wasp, Susan Eggly, Laura C. Hanson, Gabrielle B. Rocque, Amanda N. Perry and Amber E. Barnato Tags: Research Source Type: research
Protocol for the promoting resilience in stress management (PRISM) intervention: a multi-site randomized controlled trial for adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer are at high risk of poor psychosocial outcomes, and evidence-based interventions designed to meet their psychosocial and communication needs are lacking. The mai... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 16, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Alison O ’Daffer, Liam Comiskey, Samantha R. Scott, Chuan Zhou, Miranda C. Bradford, Joyce P. Yi-Frazier and Abby R. Rosenberg Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Context of a neonatal death affects parental perception of end-of-life care, anxiety and depression in the first year of bereavement
This study aimed to determine whether the context of death − after a decision of withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment (WWLST) ... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 13, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Gilles Cambonie, Chlo é Desage, Pénélope Thaller, Anne Lemaitre, Karine Bertran de Balanda, Clémentine Combes and Arthur Gavotto Tags: Research Source Type: research
Barrier analysis for continuity of palliative care from health facility to household among adult cancer patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Annually 57 million people across the globe require palliative care, 76% are from low- and-middle income countries. Continuity of palliative care contributes to a decline in emergency room visits., decreased h... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 12, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Yonas Abate, Kalkidan Solomon, Yoseph Mamo Azmera, Marlieke de Fouw and Mirgissa Kaba Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction to: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on processes, resource use and cost in palliative care
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Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 10, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Farina Hodiamont, Caroline Schatz, Eva Schildmann, Zulfiya Syunyaeva, Katerina Hriskova, Constanze R émi, Reiner Leidl, Susanne Tänzler and Claudia Bausewein Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Experiences and perspectives of healthcare professionals implementing advance care planning for people suffering from life-limiting illness: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
Life-limited patients may lose decision-making abilities during disease progression. Advance care planning can be used as a discussion method for healthcare professionals to understand patients ’ future care pr... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 6, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Nanxi Zhu, Liu Yang, Xianlin Wang, Jinmei Tuo, Liuliu Chen, Renli Deng and Rick Yiu Cho Kwan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Uncertainty and probability in neonatal end-of-life decision-making: analysing real-time conversations between healthcare professionals and families of critically ill newborns
A significant number of critically ill neonates face potentially adverse prognoses and outcomes, with some of them fulfilling the criteria for perinatal palliative care. When counselling parents about the crit... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 3, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Regula Limacher, Jean-Claude Fauch ère, Deborah Gubler and Manya Jerina Hendriks Tags: Research Source Type: research
Palliative care in advanced Huntington ’s disease: a scoping review
As Huntington ’s disease (HD) is a progressive disease for which there is no cure yet, patients in the advanced stage of HD may benefit from palliative care. (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - May 3, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Dorine J. Boersema-Wijma, Erik van Duijn, Anne-Wil Heemskerk, Jenny T. van der Steen and Wilco P. Achterberg Tags: Research Source Type: research
