Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 1654: A Systematic Review of Prognostic Factors in Patients with Cancer Receiving Palliative Radiotherapy: Evidence-Based Recommendations
Conclusions: This evaluation has identified several factors or tools to aid in prognosis and clinical decision making. Future studies should aim to further validate these tools and factors in a clinical setting, including the leveraging of electronic medical records for data availability. To increase our understanding of how causal factors interact with palliative radiotherapy, future studies should also examine and include prediction of response to radiation as an outcome. (Source: Cancers)
Source: Cancers - April 25, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Alexander Tam Emanuela Scarpi Marco Cesare Maltoni Romina Rossi Alysa Fairchild Kristopher Dennis Marcus Vaska Marc Kerba Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 1649: The Safety and Efficacy of the Combination of Sacituzumab Govitecan and Palliative Radiotherapy & mdash;A Retrospective Multi-Center Cohort Study
We report here a systematic review, as well as a retrospective multi-center study of 17 patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received concurrent SG and radiotherapy. In these patients, concurrent use was found to be efficient, safe and well tolerated. There were no apparent differences in moderate or severe acute toxicity according to the timing of SG administration. (Source: Cancers)
Source: Cancers - April 25, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: David Krug Joke Tio Ali Abaci Bj örn Beurer Sandra Br ügge Khaled Elsayad Eva Meixner Tjoung-Won Park-Simon Katharina Smetanay Franziska Winkelmann Andrea Wittig Achim W öckel Tags: Article Source Type: research
Spiritual Needs and Life Satisfaction of Lithuanian Palliative Care Patients
This study assesses spiritual needs of palliative care patients and their association with life satisfaction. An exploratory cross-sectional study design was employed. During structured face-to-face interviews, 110 hospitalized palliative care patients responded to the Spiritual Needs Questionnaire (SpNQ) regarding their spiritual needs and the Brief Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale (BMLSS) regarding life satisfaction. The patients, generally satisfied with their health and future prospects, showed variations in life satisfaction based on education and family statu s. Stronger Existential and Inner Peace needs were...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Attitudes and beliefs regarding Pain Medicine: results of a national palliative physician survey
Pain is a prevalent symptom in patients with serious illness and often requires interventional approaches for adequate treatment. Little is known about referral patterns and collaborative attitudes of palliative physicians regarding pain management specialists. (Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management)
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - April 25, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Daniel K. Partain, Wil L. Santivasi, Mihir M. Kamdar, Susan M. Moeschler, Jon C. Tilburt, Karen M. Fischer, Jacob J. Strand Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Communicating visit information to family caregivers: How does method matter? A national survey
This study sought to determine whether mode of receiving clinic visit information (speaking with the patient, attending the visit, or using an after-visit summary [AVS]) was associated with changes in caregiver burden, caregiver preparedness, and the positive aspects of caregiving.METHODS: Cross-sectional web-based survey of a national sample of adult family caregivers. Multiple linear regression models determined associations between communication modes and caregivers' burden, preparedness, and positive aspects of caregiving, adjusting for sociodemographic covariates.RESULTS: Respondents (N = 340) were mostly male (58%), ...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Reed W R Bratches Noah Z Freundlich J Nicholas Odom A James O'Malley Paul J Barr Source Type: research
Meta-synthesis of ethnic minority families' experiences of children's palliative care across developed countries
Palliat Support Care. 2024 Apr 24:1-14. doi: 10.1017/S1478951524000609. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Meeting the needs of people accessing healthcare from ethnic minority (EM) groups is of great importance. An insight into their experience is needed to improve healthcare providers' ability to align their support with the perspectives and needs of families. This review provides insight into how families from EM backgrounds experience children's palliative care (CPC) by answering the question, "What are the experiences of EM families of children's palliative care across developed countries?"METHODS: A systematic...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Adaobi C Iluno Michael J Tatterton Melanie Haith-Cooper Source Type: research
Oncology social workers' involvement in palliative care: Secondary data analysis from nationwide oncology social workers survey
This study aimed to delineate the current practice role of oncology social workers involvement in palliative care in the United States.METHODS: This study utilized a cross-sectional design and involved secondary analysis of data from a nationwide survey focused on workforce conditions for oncology social workers. The participants were social workers who were directly involved in providing care to cancer patients and delivering palliative care services. They completed an online survey in which they indicated the relevance of 91 tasks related to their practice. The survey also collected individual demographic and work-relate...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Ting Guan Karlynn BrintzenhofeSzoc Alyssa Middleton Shirley Otis-Green Tara Schapmire Makeeta Rayton Krista Nelson Michael L Grignon Brad Zebrack Source Type: research
Perception of Good Death and Level of Perceived Stress in Relatives of Palliative Care Patients
This study aimed to examine the perception of a good death and the level of perceived stress in relatives of palliative care patients. Relatives of 110 patients hospitalized in a palliative care center constituted the research sample. A personal information form, the "Good Death Scale," and the "Perceived Stress Scale" were used for data collection. The patients' relatives defined good death as being with family members and living this process without suffering. The mean total Good Death Scale score of the relatives of palliative care patients was 54.86 ± 7.78, and their mean total Perceived Stress Scale score was 31.11 Â...
Source: Omega - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sevil Pamuk Cebeci Şebnem Bilgiç Source Type: research
'How long do you think?' Unresponsive dying patients in a specialist palliative care service: A consecutive cohort study
CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable new knowledge to support clinicians' confidence when responding to the 'how long' question and can inform decision-making at end-of-life. Further research using the AKPS could provide greater certainty for answering 'how long' questions across the illness trajectory.PMID:38654605 | DOI:10.1177/02692163241238903 (Source: Palliative Medicine)
Source: Palliative Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Tricia O'Connor Wai-Man Liu Juliane Samara Joanne Lewis Catherine Paterson Source Type: research
Can We Adopt Pediatric Palliative Care that is Indivisible with Equity for all?
In this volume of The Journal, two retrospective cohort studies, both based in Ohio, provide insightful data about the deployment of dedicated pediatric palliative care teams. While home-based visits have been a longtime core principle of pediatric hospice care, their value has not been well defined or justified. Thus, Smith et al analyzed healthcare utilization outcomes in a sample of children who received home visits across two well-established pediatric home-based palliative care and hospice programs over 6 years among 195 children, half of whom had neurologic impairment. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - April 24, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Paul Graham Fisher Tags: The Editors' Perspectives Source Type: research
REaL and SOGI Data Collection: Results from a Palliative Care Quality Collaborative Survey
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Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sarah Nouri, Steven Z. Pantilat, Diane E. Meier, Jonathan M. Nicolla, Fred A.P. Friedman, Robin Y. Chan, Carey Candrian Tags: Letter Source Type: research
SMARCA4-Deficient Undifferentiated Esophageal Carcinoma: A Clinical Case Series and Literature Review
ConclusionsResearch in SMARCA-deficient UEC is very limited. It is more common in men, age is variable, and associated with Barret ’s esophagus. Further research is necessary to better understand it and to establish treatment guidelines; however, it is clear that SMARCA4-deficient UEC carries a significantly poor prognosis. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer)
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer - April 24, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Palliative care integration and end-of-life care intensity for patients with NSCLC
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality worldwide, accounting for about 2 million diagnoses and 1.8 million deaths [1]. After an increase up to the 1990  s, its incidence and mortality are tending to decrease, with 5-year survival estimated around 20 % at all stages [2]. Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for 40–55 % of cases where medical management is based on systemic treatment. In a recent meta-analysis, it was found that combining PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors with conventional chemotherapy can dramatically improve the prognosis of NSCLC patients, clearly enhancing the re...
Source: Lung Cancer - April 24, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: A. Martin, M. Carton, L. Thery, A. Burnod, C. Daniel, P. Du Rusquec, N. Girard, C. Bouleuc Source Type: research
Creating a Palliative Care Clinic for Patients with Cancer Pain and Substance Use Disorder
Opioids are a first-line treatment for severe cancer pain. However, clinicians may be reluctant to prescribe opioids for patients with concurrent substance use disorders (SUD) or clinical concerns about non-prescribed substance use. (Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management)
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sachin S. Kale, Gennaro Di Tosto, Laura J. Rush, Justin Kullgren, Deborah Russell, Martin Fried, Blessing Igboeli, Julie Teater, Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Devon K. Check, Jessica Merlin, Ann Scheck McAlearney Tags: Brief Quality Improvement Report Source Type: research
Cingulotomy for Intractable Pain: A Systematic Review of an Underutilized Procedure
Cureus. 2024 Mar 22;16(3):e56746. doi: 10.7759/cureus.56746. eCollection 2024 Mar.ABSTRACTPain management is a critical aspect of cancer treatment and palliative care, where pain can significantly impact quality of life. Chronic pain, which affects a significant number of people worldwide, remains a prevalent and challenging symptom for patients. While medications and psychosocial support systems play a role in pain management, surgical and radiological interventions, including cingulotomy, may be necessary for refractory cases. Cingulotomy, a neurosurgical procedure targeting the cingulate gyrus, aims to disrupt neural pa...
Source: Cancer Control - April 23, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Billy McBenedict Wilhelmina N Hauwanga Mariana P Pires Jos é Geraldo M Netto Dulci Petrus Jumana A Kanchwala Rhea Joshi Shaista Rizwan Ahamed Alurkar Otari Chankseliani Zaeemah Mansoor Sona Subash Berley Alphonse Ana Abrah ão Bruno Lima Pess ôa Source Type: research
