Preparedness and capacity of indian palliative care services to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic: An online rapid assessment survey
Conclusion: We recommend the following resource allocation to enable palliative care services to support the Indian health system in delivering essential care in this and future pandemics: (1) infection control, especially in the community; (2) training using existing clinical protocols to strengthen palliative care across the health system; and (3) redeployment plans. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Cheng-Pei Lin Sabah Boufkhed Asha Albuquerque Pai Eve Namisango Emmanuel Luyirika Katherine E Sleeman Massimo Costantini Carlo Peruselli Irene J Higginson Maria L Ekstrand Richard Harding Naveen Salins Sushma Bhatnagar Source Type: research
Palliative care in duchenne muscular dystrophy: A study on parents & #39; understanding
Conclusion: Introducing the concept of palliation of symptoms and ensuring quality of life of the child with DMD by accessing the available services can aid the parents to reach out for help for their child. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Arun Sadasivan Manjusha G Warrier Kiran Polavarapu Veeramani Preethish-Kumar Meera G Nair MS Keerthipriya Seena Vengalil John Vijay Sagar Thomas Kishore Atchayaram Nalini Priya Treesa Thomas Source Type: research
The use of methadone in adult patients with cancer pain at a governmental cancer center in India
Conclusions: In this study, methadone as a primary opioid was used with a good analgesic effect for cancer pain in a low-resource setting. Indication for methadone was mainly uncontrolled pain with a regular opioid treatment. No severe adverse effects were reported. Further research and prospective studies are needed on methadone treatment in low-resource settings to establish the robust guidelines to support prescribing physicians. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Gayatri Palat Charlotte Algotsson Spandana Rayala Vikranth Haridass Jayalatha Nethagani Mustafa Ahmed Vineela Rapelli Maria Gebre Medhin Eva Brun Mikael Segerlantz Source Type: research
The use of methadone in pediatric cancer pain & #8211; A retrospective study from a Governmental Cancer Center in India
Conclusion: Low-dose methadone in the treatment of pediatric cancer pain at a low-resource cancer center was safe and well tolerated by the patients, with long treatment durations. It was safely managed, administered with single to double daily dosages, hence easy for patients and family to handle, and an affordable treatment option. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Gayatri Palat Charlotte Algotsson Spandana Rayala Vikranth Haridass Jayalatha Nethagani Vineela Rapelli Maria Gebre Medhin Eva Brun Mikael Segerlantz Source Type: research
Awareness and attitudes of primary caregivers toward end-of-life care in advanced cancer patients: A cross-sectional study
Conclusion: We conclude that the awareness about EOLC remains poor in caregiver if patients with advanced cancer in spite of good awareness of the disease. The consequences of the outcome of disease, EOLC understanding, futility for definitive care, acceptability, and understanding of palliative care lacked in most of the caregivers. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sourav Burman Rakesh Garg Sushma Bhatnagar Seema Mishra Vinod Kumar Sachidanand Jee Bharati Nishkarsh Gupta Source Type: research
Exploring the financial toxicities of patients with locally advanced head and neck malignancies, being treated in a private sector hospital in North India: A thematic analysis
Conclusion: This study provides qualitative evidence of the considerable and pervasive nature of financial toxicity in head and neck cancer patients in India. The findings have implications for all cancer patients and highlight the unmet need of psychosocial support for these patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Saurabh Joshi Upkar Joshi Ankur Bahl Devavrat Arya AK Anand Ramandeep Singh Arora Source Type: research
Survey of psychosocial issues of nasogastric tube feeding in head-and-neck cancer patients
Conclusion: We conclude that though NG tube feeding is necessary for some head and neck cancer, there are lots of psychosocial problem regarding its acceptance for patients. For that adequate psychological assessment and counseling is necessary for patients' acceptance, compliance and good quality of life. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Ravi Umrania Dwija Patel Bhavna C Patel Manisha Singh Priti Sanghavi Himanshu Patel Source Type: research
Caregiver burden and quality of life among family caregivers of cancer patients on chemotherapy: A prospective observational study
Conclusion: Mild-to-moderate burden was seen in 70.22% of caregivers and 21.38% had moderate-to-severe burden. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Seema Mishra Abhity Gulia Sujata Satapathy Ajay Gogia Atul Sharma Sushma Bhatnagar Source Type: research
The burden of cancer-related neuropathic pain: A multi-centric cross-sectional observational study from North India
Conclusion: High burden of neuropathic cancer pain has been observed in outpatient palliative care settings. Early diagnosis of neuropathic pain through screening questionnaires can serve as a quick guide for physicians in resource-constrained settings. This will allow identification of the neuropathic component of pain in patients suffering with mixed pain. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Aanchal Satija Anjum Khan Joad Shiv Pratap Singh Rana Sushma Bhatnagar Source Type: research
The validation of questionnaire on end-of-life care knowledge, perceptions, and preferences among end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis
Conclusion: The questionnaire was successfully validated and considered a useful tool in describing ESRD patients' end-of-life care knowledge, perceptions, and preferences. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Nur Raziana Binti Rozi Wan Ahmad Syahril Rozli Wan Ali Che Rosle Bin Draman Hafizah Binti Pasi Source Type: research
Validity and reliability of the hindi version of the patient assessment of constipation quality of life questionnaire in cancer patients on opioids for pain management at tertiary care center, India
Conclusion: It was concluded from the study results that Hindi version of PAC-QOL is both reliable and valid to assess the QOL in patients with OIC. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Seema Mishra Ram Singh Sujata Satapathy Sushma Bhatnagar Source Type: research
Characteristics of advanced cancer patients admitted to the palliative care unit from the emergency department
Conclusion: PC system needs to be integrated into all health-care disciplines including EDs. While improving a community- and home-based PC, education of patients, caregivers, and health professionals must also be provided. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Gonca O & #287;uz Nesteren Ko & #231;ak G & #252;l & #231;in & #350;enel Nihal Kadio & #287;ullari Source Type: research
The effect of 5-min mindful breathing on pain in palliative care cancer patients: A randomized controlled study
Conclusion: Five-minute mindful breathing is a quick and easy to administer therapy but does not have significant effects in terms of pain reduction in palliative settings. Future research and directions are nonetheless suggested and encouraged to look for short-term mindfulness-based therapies on pain reduction for this population. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Ng Chong Guan Tan Seng Beng Low Sue-Yin Sharmilla Kanagasundram Source Type: research
Mediating role of affective experiences in the relationship between perceived social support and life satisfaction among breast cancer patients
Conclusion: Both PSS played a big role in LS among breast cancer patients. Besides focusing on improvement of the social support network, the psychologists and counsellors should adopt an integrated approach for evidence-based intervention strategies to enhance their ability to effectively balance their positive and negative emotions to promote LS among cancer patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Jyoti Srivastava Sandhya S Kaushik Mallika Tewari Hari S Shukla Source Type: research
Clinical and socio-demographic profile of hospice admissions: Experience from New Delhi
Conclusion: Pain, dysphagia, and incontinence were the most common reasons for hospice referral, with incontinence being significantly correlated with the divorced status. There were no differences in the prevalence of other symptoms with relation to the marital status. Data on hospice utilization patterns in India are limited to pilot experiences. More data are needed to drive national-level policies. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - February 17, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Astha Koolwal Kapoor Sushma Bhatnagar Rajni Mutneja Source Type: research
