Physical function in hospice patients and physiotherapy interventions: a profile of hospice physiotherapy.

abstract：UNLABELLED:Abstract Background: Despite parent and physician reports of inadequate skill development, there are few guidelines for training the pediatric care team in sharing life-altering information (SLAI), i.e., "breaking bad news." The necessary skills for SLAI differ between pediatric and adult medical environment...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Wolfe AD,Frierdich SA,Wish J,Kilgore-Carlin J,Plotkin JA,Hoover-Regan M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients with cancer involving the respiratory system suffer from the frequent recurrence of significant, submassive hemoptysis, which may result in invasive procedures, hospital stays, and a reduction in quality of life. Currently, there are no widely accepted noninvasive therapeutic options. Few case ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Hankerson MJ,Raffetto B,Mallon WK,Shoenberger JM

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Response bias in end of life research is important though not well understood. OBJECTIVES:To compare consenting advanced cancer patient participants and refusers in observational end of life research. We hypothesized that, compared with refusers, consenters would: 1) have a stronger belief in personal gain ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Phipps E,Harris D,Braitman LE,Tester W,Madison-Thompson N,True G

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify issues affecting the quality of life (QoL) in women receiving palliative therapy for ovarian cancer. METHODS:Twenty women with advanced recurrent ovarian cancer were interviewed to establish what issues affect QoL. All patients were receiving palliative chemotherapy or other palliative therapy in t...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Houck K,Avis NE,Gallant JM,Fuller AF Jr,Goodman A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Significant gaps exist in the availability of palliative care in rural hospitals and communities, even though rural populations are often disproportionately elderly and chronically ill. Few studies have examined what models of palliative care would be sustainable in a rural community. METHODS:We studied the...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Ceronsky L,Shearer J,Weng K,Hopkins M,McKinley D

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Palliative care is an essential part of medicine, but most physicians have had no formal opportunity to acquire basic skills in palliative care. In Japan, the Palliative care Emphasis program on symptom management and Assessment for Continuous Medical Education (PEACE) was launched to provide formal primary p...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Yamamoto R,Kizawa Y,Nakazawa Y,Ohde S,Tetsumi S,Miyashita M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure (HF) and palliative care (PC) organizations recommend early PC to improve the quality of life of patients living with HF. OBJECTIVE:We conducted a two-phase formative evaluation study to translate a cancer-focused concurrent PC intervention into one that would be appropriate for rural-dwelling...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Dionne-Odom JN,Kono A,Frost J,Jackson L,Ellis D,Ahmed A,Azuero A,Bakitas M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In February 2002, the palliative care team was established in Ikeda Municipal Hospital to improve palliative care. We investigated changes in the incidences of side effects related to opioids, and evaluated palliative care team activities. METHODS:Regarding inpatients for whom narcotics were prescribed in our ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Myotoku M,Nakanishi A,Kanematsu M,Sakaguchi N,Hashimoto N,Koyama F,Yamaguchi S,Ikeda K,Konishi H,Hirotani Y

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chinese family members play an important role in end-of-life decision making. Culturally, they may believe that a patient's awareness of a poor prognosis could harm his or her well-being, and thus they may avoid telling the truth to the patient. To examine this cultural belief empirically, this study aimed to explore ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Chan WC

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In 2014, Nova Scotia released a provincial palliative care strategy and implementation working groups were established. The Capacity Building and Practice Change Working Group, comprised of health professionals, public advisors, academics, educators, and a volunteer supervisor, was asked to se...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： McCallum M,Carver J,Dupere D,Ganong S,Henderson JD,McKim A,McNeil-Campbell L,Richardson H,Simpson J,Tschupruk C,Jewers H

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Describe the establishment of the palliative care quality network (PCQN) with guidance on how teams can develop similar collaborations. BACKGROUND:In the current healthcare environment, palliative care (PC) teams must be able to demonstrate value and provide efficient care while supporting the clinicians who...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Pantilat SZ,Marks AK,Bischoff KE,Bragg AR,O'Riordan DL

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caring for a child with a potentially fatal medical condition is a challenge for parents or caregivers. The ability to measure parental self-efficacy in pediatric palliative care may be an important component of targeting supportive services that address individual needs of families. Therefore, the goal was to develop...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Bingen K,Kupst MJ,Himelstein B

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To describe the place of death for patients with cancer in Singapore from 2000 to 2009, and determinants of death at home and in in-patient hospice compared to death in hospital. METHOD:Cross-sectional analysis of all patients registered with the Singapore Cancer Registry who had died in the study period (N=52120...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Hong CY,Chow KY,Poulose J,Jin AZ,Devi A,Chee EM,Goh C

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Physical activity in palliative care patients is closely linked to independence, function, carer burden, prognosis, and quality of life. Changes in physical activity can also be related to service provision needs, including requirements for support and prognosi...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： To THM,Currow DC,Swetenham K,Morgan DD,Tieman J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical patients most commonly receive palliative care services within 24-48 hours of death, and reasons for this delay are poorly understood. Research with nonsurgeons suggests that physician characteristics and beliefs about death and dying may contribute to late referral. OBJECTIVE:To describe surgeon p...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Dillon BR,Healy MA,Lee CW,Reichstein AC,Silveira MJ,Morris AM,Suwanabol PA

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dyspnea is a very distressing symptom present in the vast majority of patients with advanced cancer. There are limited data on the characteristics and correlates of dyspnea in this population. The purpose of this study was to characterize dyspnea, explore the differences between breakthrough and continuous p...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Reddy SK,Parsons HA,Elsayem A,Palmer JL,Bruera E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1997, the Institute of Medicine called for reform, improved quality and expanded research in end-of-life care. Yet little empirical information about preferences of African Americans has been documented. A community-campus partnership was formed to guide a needs assessment related to end-of-life care in a...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Jenkins C,Lapelle N,Zapka JG,Kurent JE

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with serious illness frequently rely on religion/spirituality to cope with their diagnosis, with potentially positive and negative consequences. Clergy are uniquely positioned to help patients consider medical decisions at or near the end of life within a religious/spiritual framework. OBJECTIVE:We a...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Sanders JJ,Chow V,Enzinger AC,Lam TC,Smith PT,Quiñones R,Baccari A,Philbrick S,White-Hammond G,Peteet J,Balboni TA,Balboni MJ

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurate prognostication of the trajectory of an illness provides multiple benefits in end-of-life care. Prognostic information facilitates more realistic decision making regarding ongoing treatment, fosters risk-benefit considerations of specific interventions, and contributes to appropriate utilization of ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Head B,Ritchie CS,Smoot TM

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypercalcemia of malignancy affects 2%-2.8% of cancer patients and is associated with an increased risk of mortality and other symptom-related complications. Standard treatment consists of fluid resuscitation, intravenous bisphosphonates, and calcitonin. Little is known, however, about the benefits of treatment of mal...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Ferraro K,Sanchez-Reilly S

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous cervical cordotomy (PCC) is a well recognized but infrequently performed procedure for the relief of unilateral intractable pain from malignancy. There is a paucity of data regarding efficacy and safety of PCC. OBJECTIVES:The study's objectives were to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of PCC...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Bain E,Hugel H,Sharma M

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Life review, a narrative-based intervention, helps individuals organize memories into a meaningful whole, providing a balanced view of the past, present, and future. Examining how the content of memories contributes to life's meaning improves some clinical outc...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Dang M,Noreika D,Ryu S,Sima A,Ashton H,Ondris B,Coley F,Nestler J,Fabbro ED

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study describes the process and population involved in pediatric advance care planning at one Midwest medical center. The outcomes and the parents' perceptions of this planning are also discussed. METHODS:Pediatric patients with advance directives were identified from ethics consultations records. Infor...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Hammes BJ,Klevan J,Kempf M,Williams MS

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In hospitals, where care is focused on cure and life prolongation, impending death is often recognized too late. Physician awareness of impending death is a prerequisite for communication with patients and relatives about dying in hospital and providing care that adequately addresses patients' needs. OBJECT...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Houttekier D,Witkamp FE,van Zuylen L,van der Rijt CC,van der Heide A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regardless of the payer and the period studied the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication use in the elderly ranged from 21% to 40%. OBJECTIVE:To look at potentially inappropriate prescribing in a group of Medicare+Choice beneficiaries in their last year of life (LYOL) in a large national manage...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Fahlman C,Lynn J,Finch M,Doberman D,Gabel J

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We faced a challenge in providing a consistent high-quality learning experience in hospice care, especially because our community-based medical school has students rotating in hospices in six separated communities and the number of faculty with expertise in palliative care is limited. To address these concerns, a Web-...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Ogle K,Thompson ME,Noel MM

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opioid errors have the potential to cause significant patient harm. These high-risk medications are used in high volumes in palliative care services to manage pain and other symptoms. Palliative patients are at greater risk of harm from opioid errors, as they are generally older and taking numerous medicatio...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Heneka N,Shaw T,Rowett D,Lapkin S,Phillips JL

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Good communication is a fundamental skill for all palliative care clinicians. Patients present with varied desires, beliefs, and cultural practices, and navigating these issues presents clinicians with unique challenges. This article provides an overview of the evidence for communication strategies in delivering bad n...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Barclay JS,Blackhall LJ,Tulsky JA

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression and pain often coexist in terminally ill patients, but few studies have examined their relationship among larger samples. Other psychosocial factors experienced by patients may become barriers to pain management and affect the relationship between depression and pain. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Chan WC,Kwan CW,Chi I,Chong AM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The majority of dying patients do not have access to necessary drugs to alleviate their most common symptoms, despite evidence of drug efficacy. Our aim was to explore the degree of consensus about appropriate pharmacological treatment for common symptoms in the last days of life for patients with cancer, among...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Lindqvist O,Lundquist G,Dickman A,Bükki J,Lunder U,Hagelin CL,Rasmussen BH,Sauter S,Tishelman C,Fürst CJ,OPCARE9.

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00