Prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among patients with cancer receiving radiotherapy in southern Thailand: a university hospital-based cross-sectional study
This study purposed to determine the prevalence of, and factors associated with, depressive ... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - March 16, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Jarurin Pitanupong, Wannapa Phirom, Rungarun Kittichet and Kanthee Anantapong Tags: Research Source Type: research
Health care providers ’ perspectives on providing end-of-life psychiatric care in cardiology and oncology hospitals: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey
Psychological distress is a major concern for patients with end-stage heart failure (HF). However, psychiatric care for patients with HF is not as organized as that for patients with cancer. Therefore, the aim... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - March 15, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Kanako Ichikura, Shiho Matsuoka, Hiroki Chiba, Hina Ishida, Yuko Fukase, Hanako Murase, Hirokuni Tagaya, Takashi Takeuchi and Eisuke Matsushima Tags: Research Source Type: research
Barriers and facilitators for healthcare professionals to the implementation of Multidisciplinary Timely Undertaken Advance Care Planning conversations at the outpatient clinic (the MUTUAL intervention): a sequential exploratory mixed-methods study
Advance Care Planning (ACP) enables patients to define and discuss their goals and preferences for future medical treatment and care. However, the structural implementation of ACP interventions remains challen... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - March 15, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Eline V. T. J. van Lummel, Yoeki Meijer, Dave H. T. Tjan and Johannes J. M. van Delden Tags: Research Source Type: research
Magnesium hydroxide versus macrogol/electrolytes in the prevention of opioid-induced constipation in incurable cancer patients: study protocol for an open-label, randomized controlled trial (the OMAMA study)
Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a common symptom in cancer patients treated with opioids with a prevalence of up to 59%. International guidelines recommend standard laxatives such as macrogol/electrolytes... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - March 14, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: K.R.J. Kistemaker, A. de Graeff, M. Crul, G. de Klerk, P.M. van de Ven, M.P. van der Meulen, L. van Zuylen and M.A.H. Steegers Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
“I can’t make all this work.” End of life care provision in natural disasters: a qualitative study
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe and profoundly impact the end-of-life care experience, including service provision. There is a paucity of research examining healthcare workers ’ experien... (Source: BMC Palliative Care)
Source: BMC Palliative Care - March 10, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Marguerite Kelly, Imogen Mitchell, Iain Walker, Jane Mears and Brett Scholz Tags: Research Source Type: research
