Building scale and well-being in a hospice: a qualitative exploration.

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：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：PURPOSE:Advanced pancreatic cancer has a universally poor survival rate. Patients frequently develop malabsorption that requires pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT). This study explores the experience of patient engagement with PERT and how the medication is taken and tolerated. METHODS:Participants with adva...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Landers A,McKenzie C,Pitama SG,Brown H

更新日期：2020-03-22 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：OBJECTIVES:To review literature regarding online educational initiatives in palliative care which are targeted to update health professionals and prepare distance courses suitable for a Brazilian context. METHODS:7 databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, LILACS, SCIELO, CINAHL, Science Direct and Scopus) were reviewed fo...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Taroco ALC Jr,Valente TCO,Carbogim CS

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Referral to, and usage of, specialist palliative care (SPC) services are not equitable and social deprivation may be a contributory factor in this. Deprivation may also affect the place of death of patients with cancer. No study, however, has investigated whether inequalities persist following referral to SP...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Macfarlane M,Carduff E

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The financial impact of family caregiving in a palliative care context has been identified as an issue which requires further research. However, little is known about how research should be conducted in this area. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the opinions of family caregivers in New Zealan...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Gardiner C,Allen R,Moeke-Maxwell T,Robinson J,Gott M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Switzerland, helping with assisted suicide under certain conditions is not prosecuted. With approximately 300 cases annually, this leaves behind a large group of bereaved people where its consequences are mostly unknown. The study aimed to explore family involvement in decision making prior to assisted su...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Gamondi C,Pott M,Forbes K,Payne S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report discusses the problems encountered with dystonia in a teenage boy with end-stage calcifying leucodystrophy. It records the successful use of prolonged continuous subcutaneous clonidine and the change to thrice weekly transdermal clonidine. ...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： McCluggage HL

更新日期：2018-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Family caregivers suffer physically, mentally, and spiritually. Community volunteers play an important role in supporting patients at the end of life or former caregivers in bereavement. However, there are no research reports of volunteer services focused on maintaining the wellbeing of end-of-life caregiver...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Cohen SR,Keats S,Cherba M,Allen D,MacKinnon CJ,Bitzas V,Kogan N,Penner JL,Calislar MP,Feindel A,Lapointe B,Baxter S,O'Brien S,Stajduhar K

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fentanyl has a low molecular weight and is lipophilic making it suitable for transdermal administration. However, multiple factors appear to lead to interindividual variation in absorption via this route. Here we describe an unusual case where a patient was found to have twelve 100 μg/hour fentanyl patches in situ whi...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Lam D,Kay S,Pickard J,Harrison S

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:This study explores the narrative accounts of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to identify events that potentially could act as triggers for provision of supportive and palliative care. Trigger events must have meaning for the patient/carer, be visible to professionals, and have value in provokin...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Cawley D,Billings J,Oliver D,Kendall M,Pinnock H

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with heart failure often receive little supportive or palliative care. 'Better Together' was a 2-year pilot study of a palliative care service for patients with advanced congestive heart failure (CHF). OBJECTIVE:To determine if the intervention made it more likely that patients would be cared for a...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Pattenden JF,Mason AR,Lewin RJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Loss of appetite is prevalent in palliative care and distressing for patients and families. Therapies include corticosteroids or progestogens. This study explores the net effect of dexamethasone on anorexia. METHODS:Prospective data were collected when dexamethasone was started for anorexia as part of routi...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Hatano Y,Moroni M,Wilcock A,Quinn S,Csikós Á,Allan SG,Agar M,Clark K,Clayton JM,Currow DC

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The unprecedented scale of contemporary migration across countries over the last decade means that ageing and dying occur in a more globalised, multicultural context. It is therefore essential to explore the end-of-life experiences of older people from migrant backgrounds. METHODS:A scoping review of peer-r...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Gerber K,Maharaj E,Brijnath B,Antoniades J

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the evidence on the transition process from child to adult services for young people with palliative care needs. DESIGN:Systematic review. SETTING:Child and adult services and interface between healthcare providers. PATIENTS:Young people aged 13-24 years with palliative care conditions in the p...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Doug M,Adi Y,Williams J,Paul M,Kelly D,Petchey R,Carter YH

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study examined the impact of a patient-tailored complementary/integrative medicine (CIM) programme on sleep quality in patients undergoing chemotherapy for breast and gynaecological cancer. METHODS:Study participants received standard supportive care, with or without weekly CIM treatments. Distu...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Kerner H,Samuels N,Ben Moshe S,Sharabi IS,Ben-Arye E

更新日期：2020-09-01 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:This study aimed to identify gaps in palliative care (PC) provision across the National Cancer Grid (NCG) centres in India. METHODS:We performed a cross-sectional validated web-based survey on 102 NCG cancer centres (Nov '17 to April '18). The survey questionnaire had seven sections collecting data relating...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Damani A,Salins N,Ghoshal A,Chowdhury J,Muckaden MA,Deodhar J,Pramesh CS

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Junior doctors are frequently required to discuss resuscitation status with patients. They generally lack experience, confidence and skill in having these conversations. However, there is currently no formal postgraduate education requirement to improve or develop in this area. The aim of this educational intervent...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Ferguson L,Clark H,de Beer W

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:An increasing number of patients with motor neuron disease (MND) in the UK and Ireland use assisted ventilation, and a small proportion of these use long-term tracheostomy ventilation (TV).1 2 NICE guidelines recommend that patients with MND should routinely receive specialist palliative care input.3 The aim...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Gleeson A,Johnson F

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In Singapore, more elderly are living in nursing homes (NHs), with a resultant increase in deaths occurring in NHs. However, palliative care training is limited in Singapore's core nursing curriculum, and many NHs rely on foreign-trained staff who may not have previous palliative care training. Our study aime...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Phua GLG,Toh HJ,Tan L,Low JAYH

更新日期：2020-11-09 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：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the body composition and dietary intake in the patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) during radiotherapy (RT), and explore the relationship between them. METHODS:This was a prospective, longitudinal observational study. Adult patients with HNC undergoing RT between March 2017 and August 20...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Zhuang B,Zhang L,Wang Y,Cao Y,Shih Y,Jin S,Li H,Gong L,Wang Y,Jin S,Lu Q

更新日期：2020-09-11 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patient and public involvement (PPI) has become an established theme within the UK health research policy and is recognised as an essential force in the drive to improve the quality of services and research. These developments have been particularly rapid in the cancer field. METHODS:This paper outlines a mo...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Collins K,Boote J,Ardron D,Gath J,Green T,Ahmedzai SH,North Trent Cancer Research Network Consumer Research Panel (NTCRN CRP).

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Palliative sedation is a highly debated medical practice, particularly regarding its proper use in end-of-life care. Worldwide, guidelines are used to standardise care and regulate this practice. In this review, we identify and compare national/regional clinical practice guidelines on palliative sedation aga...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Abarshi E,Rietjens J,Robijn L,Caraceni A,Payne S,Deliens L,Van den Block L,EURO IMPACT.

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In healthcare, many service evaluation questionnaires use free-text boxes without formal mechanisms for analysis. Patients and carers spend time documenting concerns that are often ignored or managed locally in an ad hoc manner. Currently, palliative care experiences of patients and carers in Wales are measu...

journal_title：BMJ supportive & palliative care

authors： Bowyer AV,Finlay I,Baillie J,Byrne A,McCarthy J,Sampson C,Snow V,Nelson A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00