Vitamin D supplementation to palliative cancer patients: protocol of a double-blind, randomised controlled trial 'Palliative-D'.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is becoming the most common cancer among women of Indian origin. However, little is known about the psychological impact of the disease and its treatment among this population. AIM:To improve understanding of psychological symptoms among Indian women with breast cancer. DESIGN:This is a syste...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Daniel S,Clark J,Gnanapragasam S,Venkateswaran C,Johnson MJ

更新日期：2020-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:General practitioners (GPs) and general practice nurses (GPNs) face increasing demands to provide end-of-life care (EoLC) as the population ages. To enhance primary palliative care (PC), the care they provide needs to be understood to inform best practice models of care. OBJECTIVE:To provide a comprehensive...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Senior H,Grant M,Rhee JJ,Aubin M,McVey P,Johnson C,Monterosso L,Nwachukwu H,Fallon-Ferguson J,Yates P,Williams B,Mitchell G

更新日期：2019-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：:: Milford Care Centre is the only hospice in Ireland to make a strategic decision to embrace a public health approach to palliative care, through the development, implementation and evaluation of the Compassionate Communities Project. This presentation seeks to examine why Milford made the decision to move toward a co...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： McLoughlin K,Rhatigan J,Richardson M,Lloyd R

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Undergraduate teaching currently fails to adequately prepare doctors to deliver 'end-of-life' care. Despite much evidence supporting simulation-based teaching, its use in medical undergraduate palliative and 'end-of-life' care curricula remain low. AIM:This study assesses whether simulation can improve the ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Wells G,Montgomery J,Hiersche A

更新日期：2019-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Medicine regards the prevention of death as an important priority. Yet patients may have a range of priorities of equal or greater importance. These other priorities are often not discussed or appreciated by treating doctors. OBJECTIVES:We sought to identify priorities of care for patients attending an advance care p...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Milnes S,Corke C,Orford NR,Bailey M,Savulescu J,Wilkinson D

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a rare condition characterised by urine discolouration. The management of PUBS remains controversial. Four females (mean age 84.5±9.7 years) with palliative conditions (two cancer and two non-cancer cases) presenting PUBS were identified. Urine bags were changed in all cases. Urinar...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Wattanapisit S,Wattanapisit A,Meepuakmak A,Rakkapan P

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and implement a methodology for capturing complete haematological malignancy pathway data and use it to identify variations in specialist palliative care (SPC) referrals. METHODS:In our established UK population-based patient cohort, 323 patients were diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, diffus...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Howell DA,Wang HI,Roman E,Smith AG,Patmore R,Johnson MJ,Garry AC,Howard MR

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is beneficial for respiratory failure in motor neurone disease (MND) but some patients may wish to stop the intervention. Guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that research is needed on NIV withdrawal. There is little in the literature ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Faull C,Rowe Haynes C,Oliver D

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with advanced cancer do not report all symptoms, so assessment is best done systematically. However, for such patients, completion rates of some symptom instruments are <50%. Symptoms can be quantified by various scales including the Categorical Response Scale (CRS), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Jeter K,Blackwell S,Burke L,Joyce D,Moran C,Conway EV,Cremen I,O'Connor B,Ui Dhuibhir P,Walsh D

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:P-cadherin can act both as a tumour suppressor and an oncogene. The clinical prognostic value of P-cadherin overexpression in breast cancer (BC) remains unclear. We conducted a study-level meta-analysis to determine whether P-cadherin expression can help predict prognosis in BC. METHODS:A systematic literatu...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Qi R,Lin J,Chen S,Jiang J,Zhang X,Yao B,Zheng H,Jin Z,Yuan Y,Hou W,Hua B,Guo Q

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many scholars claim that recent changes to Chinese society since economic reform have challenged longstanding forms of informal social care, such as filial piety. For instance there is a societal tension at work in contemporary Chinese society today. On the one hand decreasing co-residence in multi-generatio...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： He L

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Evidence-based communication skills training for health and social care professionals is essential to improve the care of seriously ill patients and their families. We aimed to evaluate the self-reported impact of 'Difficult Conversations', a multidisciplinary half-day interactive workshop, and gain feedback...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Brighton LJ,Selman LE,Gough N,Nadicksbernd JJ,Bristowe K,Millington-Sanders C,Koffman J

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A diagnosis of cancer and anticipated death of a loved one has a significant impact on the whole family. Research has mainly focused on carers, with little emphasis on the wider, long-term implications. AIM:To explore the cancer beliefs of patients with advanced cancer and their relatives. The focus was on ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Baker N,Armour K,Meystre C,Redwood S,Dawson A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this article is to use data from Belgium to analyse distinctions between palliative sedation and euthanasia. There is a need to reduce confusion and improve communication related to patient management at the end of life specifically regarding the rapidly expanding area of patient care that incorporates a sp...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Cohen-Almagor R,Ely EW

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant spinal cord compression (MSCC) in patients with short life expectancy is most frequently treated with radiotherapy and/or corticosteroids. Hypofractionation has been proven to be efficient in metastatic bone pain, but the level of evidence for hypofractionation in MSCC is limited. Searches were performed in ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Løhre ET,Lund JÅ,Kaasa S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of the Community Matron was introduced in 2005 (DoH 2005a) to case-manage those patients deemed as very high intensity service users to prevent and reduce unscheduled admission to secondary care. Related studies on the effectiveness of managed care indicated the need to manage the demand of high ser...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Barkham A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recruitment and training of Companion Volunteers has developed out of a Companion Sitter Training Programme begun in 2010. (Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy Vol 15. No 1, 2012). This programme was established to support patients emotionally and spiritually. While other services were available to off...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Murphy K

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Patients with chronic cancer pain frequently suffer severe exacerbations of pain intensity which are difficult to control adequately via pharmaceutical management. Management of these episodes of breakthrough pain (BTP) presents a challenge both to the physician and the patient, and supplemental 'rescue' doses ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Paley CA,Johnson MI,Bennett MI

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evaluate the internal consistency and temporal stability of advance directives (ADs) generated by an interactive, online computer program. METHODS:33 participants completed the program at three visits, 2 weeks apart. Agreement rates were calculated for the General Wishes component of the AD. The test-retest ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Schubart JR,Camacho F,Green MJ,Rush KA,Levi BH

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compared with the current inpatient consultation model, a novel corounding model of care whereby palliative specialists round with oncology teams, increases healthcare collaboration and may improve quality of care for inpatients. Whether this translates to better pain control for patients is unexplored. OBJ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Ng CZ,Cheung YB,Koh ARX,Teo HR,Mok NKM,Yang GM

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:People with dementia and their carers may experience poor end of life care, often having to navigate complex health and social care systems. The objectives of this study were to identify: (1) barriers for people with dementia and their carers in accessing good quality end of life care and (2) cost-effective ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Sampson E,Mandal U,Holman A,Greenish W,Dening KH,Jones L

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:End-of-life care practices in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are the focus of growing attention in Europe, due to rapidly increasing number of older persons living in LTCFs. The knowledge about end-of-life discussions or existence of written advance directives in the European LTCFs is scarce. This study's...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Andreasen P,Finne-Soveri UH,Deliens L,Van den Block L,Payne S,Gambassi G,Onwuteaka-Philipsen BD,Smets T,Lilja E,Kijowska V,Szczerbińska K,PACE consortium.

更新日期：2019-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A developing body of evidence has provided valuable insight into the experiences of caregivers of people with motor neuron disease; however, understandings of how best to support caregivers remain limited. AIM:This study sought to understand concepts related to the motor neuron disease caregiver experience ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Anderson NH,Gluyas C,Mathers S,Hudson P,Ugalde A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been a dramatic increase in liver disease over recent decades, with morbidity and mortality rates predicted to rise significantly. In order to effectively support this growing patient population we need to understand the experiences, key issues and priorities of people living and dying with advance...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Kimbell B,Murray SA

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the involvement of volunteers with direct patient/family contact in UK palliative care services for children and young people. METHOD:Cross-sectional survey using a web-based questionnaire. SETTING:UK specialist paediatric palliative care services. PARTICIPANTS:Volunteer managers/coordinators fro...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Burbeck R,Low J,Sampson EL,Scott R,Bravery R,Candy B

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequent and often persists despite conventional treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral morphine for dyspnoea in Japanese COPD patients. METHODS:We conducted a multi-institutional, prospective, before-...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Matsuda Y,Morita T,Matsumoto H,Hosoi K,Kusama K,Kohashi Y,Morishita H,Kaku S,Ariyoshi K,Oyamada S,Inoue Y,Iwase S,Yamaguchi T,Nishikawa M

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resistance training (RT) is an effective way to increase muscle mass but little is known about its role to prevent sarcopenia in advanced cancer. Furthermore, the preferred setting for this training is not known. Considering home is frequently the place of care and death preferred by cancer patients, it is i...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Ribeiro C,Santos R,Correia P,Maddocks M,Gomes B

更新日期：2020-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report the results of a combined case series analysis of subcutaneous levetiracetam (Keppra) for the management of seizures in palliative care patients. METHODS:A comprehensive literature review on the use of subcutaneous levetiracetam was performed, and these data were combined with a prospective observ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Sutherland AE,Curtin J,Bradley V,Bush O,Presswood M,Hedges V,Naessens K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prognostication is an essential ability to clinicians. Nevertheless, it has been shown to be quite variable in acutely ill patients, potentially leading to inappropriate care. We aimed to assess the accuracy of physician's prediction of hospital mortality in acutely deteriorating patients referred for urgent...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Ramos JGR,Dias RD,Passos RDH,Batista PBP,Forte DN

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:As a rose geranium in sesame oil spray product has been anecdotally noted to improve nasal vestibulitis symptoms, this study was designed to assess whether patients with nasal vestibulitis associated with cancer-directed therapy experienced symptomatic improvements from it. METHODS:Patients with breast canc...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Cathcart-Rake EJ,Smith D,Zahrieh D,Loprinzi CL

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00