Fentanyl, morphine, and opioid-induced constipation in patients with cancer-related pain
Arunangshu GhoshalIndian Journal of Palliative Care 2020 26(4):535-536 (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Arunangshu Ghoshal Source Type: research
Effects of exercise training during concomitant chemoradiation therapy in head-and-neck cancer patients: A systematic review
Macrina Dsouza, Stephen Rajan Samuel, P U Prakash SaxenaIndian Journal of Palliative Care 2020 26(4):531-532
Existing literature suggests that cancer survivors present with high rates of morbidity due to various treatment and disease-induced factors. Research has shown exercise to be beneficial in improving treatment outcomes and quality of life (QOL). This review was done to collect the current state of exercise-based interventions for cancer survivors in India. From the summarized data, exercise interventions were categorized into resistance training, aerobic training, and home-based walking program in head-and-neck can...
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Macrina Dsouza Stephen Rajan Samuel P U Prakash Saxena Source Type: research
Need of palliative care services in rural area of Northern India
Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a need of palliative care services in the studied rural community of Chandigarh. These data can be used for planning and implementing community-based palliative care services in the studied area. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sheronpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Komal Komal Parampreet Kaur Daljeet Kaur Vijay Laxmi Jariyal Kavita Kavita Latika Bajaj Jarnail Singh Thakur Source Type: research
To assess the prevalence and predictors of cancer-related fatigue and its impact on quality of life in advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care in a tertiary care hospital: A cross-sectional descriptive study
Conclusion: We conclude that the prevalence of fatigue in Indian patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care was high and it has a negative impact on QOL. Pain, physical functioning, performance status, and albumin were found to be independent predictors of CRF. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Shilpi Agarwal Rakesh Garg Varnika Minhas Sushma Bhatnagar Seema Mishra Vinod Kumar Sachidanand Jee Bharati Nishkarsh Gupta Maroof Ahmad Khan Source Type: research
The concept of do not resuscitate for the families of the patients at king abdul-aziz university hospital
Conclusion: We observed a gap in the understanding of the concept and decision-making of DNR-order among the participants. Health-care providers should provide a greater explanation about DNR orders to the families of the patients to avoid any misunderstandings, and also support them psychologically to avoid any stress they might encounter in such situations. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Bashaer Abdulrahim Alsaati Maram Nader Aljishi Sunds Salah Alshamakh Hadeel Ahmed Basharaheel Nujood Shawqi Banjar Rawan Saleh Alamri Shadi Alkhayyat Source Type: research
Effect of celiac plexus neurolysis for pain relief in patients with upper abdominal malignancy: A retrospective observational study and review of literature
Conclusion: Trans-Aortic celiac plexus neurolysis with low volume of alcohol is a safe procedure providing up to 6 months of pain relief and is an effective, well established, minimally invasive procedure for abdominal pain due to primary malignancy or metastatic spread. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Anurag Agarwal Anuj Gautam Shivani Rastogi Deepak Malviya Praveen Kumar Das Mamta Harjai Source Type: research
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and its impact on health-related quality of life among multiple myeloma patients: A single-center experience
Conclusion: MM patients encounter CIPN symptoms with impaired HRQOL. Capturing CIPN as a patient-reported outcome needs to be considered in routine clinical practice. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Naila A Shaheen Maha Alqahtani Nada S Alawbthani Abin Thomas Ahmed Alaskar Source Type: research
Improving access and quality of palliative care in Kerala: A cross-sectional study of providers in routine practice
Conclusions: Caution is needed against potential challenges to quality care in any new initiative. Kerala has achieved remarkable success in the coverage of palliative care through hundreds of locally active NGOs through GO machinery involving every primary health center. Yet, there are gaps such as absence of full-time physicians. This study highlights the need for periodic review to identify gaps in care. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: AS Lijimol Anjali Krishnan MR Rajagopal Bipin K Gopal Christopher M Booth Source Type: research
Breaking the barrier: Challenges of methadone use & #8211; An introductory observation
Conclusion: Methadone is still finding its place in India for cancer pain management. As the drug is new to Indian practitioners, we have to overcome these barriers and facilitate its judicious use in cancer pain management. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Riniki Sarma Prashant Sirohiya Brajesh Kumar Ratre Sushma Bhatnagar Source Type: research
Effect of variables on quality of life among caregivers of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis
Conclusion: The impact of demographic and clinical variables on QOL suggests these variables should be given adequate attention while developing interventions for alleviating the burden and improving the QOL of caregivers of patients undergoing PD. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: M Nagarathnam S A A Latheef V Sivakumar Source Type: research
A descriptive study to assess the knowledge, attitude, practices, perceived barriers, and support regarding palliative care and end-of-life care among critical care nurses of tertiary care medical institute
Conclusion: There is a considerable gap between critical care nurses' knowledge and practices, in spite of having a good attitude regarding palliative and EOLC. This necessitates the strengthening of both preservice and in-service education for nurses. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Anjani Walia Kamlesh K Sharma Rakesh Garg Smita Das Source Type: research
Symptoms in nepali patients with incurable cancers: Implications for interventions
Conclusions: The significant fractions of patients with severe maximal and at-evaluation pain scores suggest that inadequate recognition and treatment of such symptoms characterized care of these regularly seen patients. The high fractions of patients with mood and sleep disturbances support this reading, suggesting helplessness and hopelessness, all addressable with psychosocial, environmental, and nontoxic, inexpensive pharmacological interventions. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Richard R Love Bishnu D Paudel G M Tanimul Ahsan Sheikh I Ahamed Source Type: research
Families & #39; experiences of end-of-life care at home for Iranian older adults: A qualitative study
Conclusion: When families had to take care of their elderly patients at home, although their wish to give the best care, they are completely powerless to provide care, and in an atmosphere of the vacuum of supporting, they encounter severe challenges and crisis. It is vital that palliative care centers in the society are arranged to care for EOL elderly with comprehensive insurance services. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Manijeh Dehi Aroogh Kian Norouzi Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulaghi Reza Negarandeh Source Type: research
The process of pain management in cancer patients at home: Causing the least harm & #8211; A grounded theory study
Conclusion: The inferred categories and theory can expand knowledge and awareness about the stages of pain relief process, the pattern of using pain relief approaches, and the barriers and facilitators of pain relief process at home. Health-care professionals may use these findings to assess the knowledge, skill, capability, problems, and needs of family caregivers and patients and develop supportive and educational programs to improve the efficiency of pain relief process at home and improve the patients' quality of life. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Forough Rafii Fariba Taleghani Marzieh Khatooni Source Type: research
Nonpharmacological interventions for pain management in lung cancer patients: A systematic review
Conclusion: Healthcare professionals should consider additional research on the added advantage of utilizing the nonpharmacological interventions as an adjunct option while managing pain in lung cancer patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - November 19, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Jayaprakash Kumar Mohammad Masudul Alam Karen Chandler Johnson Source Type: research
