Reduction in symptoms for homebound patients receiving home-based primary and palliative care.

abstract：:Relief of adverse events induced by chemotherapy is an important issue for patients, especially those with a poor prognosis, such as with pancreatic cancer. There are no reports of the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chemotherapy, so we investigated the incidence of chemotherapy-induced...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Uwagawa T,Misawa T,Iida T,Sakamoto T,Gocho T,Wakiyama S,Hirohara S,Yanaga K

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Mobile health (mHealth) is a promising tool for improving health outcomes. However, the benefits of using mHealth in palliative care are under studied. Objective: As a first step to designing meaningful palliative c...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Dickman Portz J,Ford K,Bekelman DB,Boxer RS,Kutner JS,Czaja S,Elsbernd K,Bull S

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Place of death is considered a quality indicator of end-of-life care and enabling people to die where they choose is an important aspiration of palliative care. This study aims to examine the association between involvement of palliative care services and place of death. METHODS:Data about patient charact...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Houttekier D,Cohen J,Van den Block L,Bossuyt N,Deliens L

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a retrospective study of the length of survival (LOS) in hospice of patients with cancer treated at a major cancer center compared to other treatment sites. Of 670 patients, the 185 (28%) treated at a major cancer center had unique characteristics, including higher median Palliative Performance Score (PPS) at ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Younis T,Milch R,Abul-Khoudoud N,Lawrence D,Mirand A,Levine EG

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Most medical schools are remiss in preparing physicians in end-of-life communication skills. As a result, many residents are uncomfortable with approaching the patient, have not developed the skills required to discuss the patients' wishes, and avoid end-of-life conversations. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate an edu...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Furman CD,Head B,Lazor B,Casper B,Ritchie CS

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychiatric research in the 1950s and 1960s showed potential for psychedelic medications to markedly alleviate depression and suffering associated with terminal illness. More recent published studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine when administered in a medically ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Byock I

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with neurological disorders are the second most common patient population to receive inpatient palliative care services after cancer; however, there have been few reports describing the characteristics and needs of this population. OBJECTIVE:To understand which patients with neurological diagnoses ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Liu Y,Kline D,Aerts S,Youngwerth JM,Kutner JS,Sillau S,Kluger BM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Recent advances in stroke care now enable patients with severe ischemic stroke owing to large vessel occlusion to safely undergo endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) up to 24 hours since their time of last known well, with the goal of improving functional out...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Sokol LL,Hauser JM,Lum HD,Forlizzi J,Cerf M,Caprio FZ,Young MJ

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Discussions about withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies often include family members of critically ill patients. These conversations should address essential components of the dying process, including expected time to death after withdrawal. OBJECTIVES:The study objective was to aid physician communicatio...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Long AC,Muni S,Treece PD,Engelberg RA,Nielsen EL,Fitzpatrick AL,Curtis JR

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Aggressive care at the end of life (EOL) is a persistent issue for patients with stage IV nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We evaluated the use of concurrent care (CC) with hospice care and cancer-directed treatment simultaneously within the Veteran's Health ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Presley CJ,Han L,O'Leary JR,Zhu W,Corneau E,Chao H,Shamas T,Rose M,Lorenz K,Levy CR,Mor V,Gross CP

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Generalized severe junctional epidermolysis bullosa is a rare mechanobullous skin disorder that is uniformly fatal. We present the case of an infant who received palliative pain management and ultimately proportionate palliative sedation. However, because of the extent of the patient's skin disease, we were unable to ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Pasichow KP,Frizzola M,Miller EG

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surrogates and clinicians often make treatment decisions for decisionally incapacitated patients with limited knowledge of their preferences. This study examined patients' life-sustaining treatment preferences to facilitate advance care planning discussions and surrogate decision making. METHODS:We intervie...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Pearlman RA,Cain KC,Starks H,Cole WG,Uhlmann RF,Patrick DL

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Although community-based serious-illness care (CBSC) is an innovative care model, it is unclear to what extent CBSC addresses palliative care needs, particularly for those patients near death. Objectives: To evaluat...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Ernecoff NC,Hanson LC,Fox AL,Daaleman TP,Kistler CE

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For most families, the preferred location of death for their child is home, yet most children still die in the hospital. Many children with life-threatening and life-limiting illness are medically dependent on technology, and palliative transport can serve as a bridge from the intensive care unit to the family's home ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Thorvilson MJ,Manahan AJ,Schiltz BM,Collura CA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is commonly written that more patients wish to die at home than currently achieve this. However, the evidence for preferences for place of terminal care and death has not been systematically reviewed. AIM:To carry out a systematic literature review of the preferences for place of care and death among adv...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Higginson IJ,Sen-Gupta GJ

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This case report describes a patient whose persistent hiccups significantly improved with the use of vinegar. CASE PRESENTATION:A patient with an adenocarcinoma of the colon and hepatic metastases developed hiccups the day following chemotherapy with FOL-FOX (folinic acid (leucovorin), 5-fluorouracil, oxali...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Gonella S,Gonella F

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory signs and symptoms are commonly encountered by physicians who care for cancer patients. Supplemental oxygen (SOx) has long been used for treatment of hypoxic respiratory insufficiency, but data reveal mixed efficacy results. The use and outcome patterns of technologically advanced oxygen delivery...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Epstein AS,Hartridge-Lambert SK,Ramaker JS,Voigt LP,Portlock CS

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Palliative care services (PCS) are recommended to enhance quality of care for hospitalized patients. METHODS:We evaluated the attitudes of liver transplant (LT) providers and perceived barriers to PCS for their patients by conducting a web-based survey of intensive care unit nurses, postgraduate year 1 ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Beck KR,Pantilat SZ,O'Riordan DL,Peters MG

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper provides an evidence-based review of the principles underlying palliative care for heart failure (HF), including its pathogenesis, staging, assessment, prognosis, and treatment. Approaches to advanced care planning, symptom management, hospice eligibility, home inotropic infusions, device management and imp...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Stuart B

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objectives: To discuss the outcomes of a formalized care transition process for palliative care patients from the hospital to the community. Background: Patients who received inpatient palliative care services from the speciali...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Paramanandam G,Boohene J,Tran K,Volk-Craft BE

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Care team members may have different views on end-of-life care, which may influence perceptions of that care. METHODS:Twenty-seven consecutive deaths at a long-term care facility were identified. A structured interview of primary care team members (physician, nurse, and aide) was administered. The interview...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Flacker JM,Won A,Kiely DK,Iloputaife I

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organ donation is generally accepted within the medical profession as a beneficial practice with demand continuing to exceed supply. For patients who are dying from cancer opportunities for organ donation are generally limited to eye donation. Between July 1, 2006 and 30 June 2007 over 2000 deaths occurred in nine pal...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Roach R,Broadbent AM

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with severe acute brain injury (SABI) raise important palliative care considerations associated with sudden devastating injury and uncertain prognosis. OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to explore how family members, nurses, and physicians experience the palliative and supportive care needs of p...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Schutz RE,Coats HL,Engelberg RA,Curtis JR,Creutzfeldt CJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Depression is common in the oncology patient population. Little data exist on the impact of depression on health care utilization. Objectives: We evaluated the prevalence of depression and the relationship between d...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Ye S,Williams CP,Gilbert AD,Huang CH,Salter TL,Rocque GB

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the United States, the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population is aging and the leading causes of death for those 55 and older are chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and the complications of diabetes. Since 1955, the federally directed Indian Health Service, along with Tribal gov...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Kitzes J,Berger L

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review we discuss the history of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) physician education in the United States over the last 20 years, as there has been dramatic growth in our specialty during this time. A Medline literature search was completed and we surveyed leaders in the field of HPM education regarding ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Case AA,Orrange SM,Weissman DE

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：:Celiac plexus block (CPB) has been widely used as a treatment option for chronic intractable abdominal pain resulting from intra-abdominal malignancies as well as benign conditions. Complications resulting from CPB have been long reported and include diarrhea, back pain, paraplegia, postural hypotension, pneumothorax,...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Gupta R,Madanat L,Jindal V,Gaikazian S

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Palliative chemotherapy is often administered to terminally ill cancer patients to relieve symptoms. Yet, unnecessary use of chemotherapy can worsen patients' quality of life due to treatment-related toxicities. Thus, accurate prediction of survival in terminally ill patients can help clinicians decide on th...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Ng T,Chew L,Yap CW

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: The lack of consumer knowledge and misconception of services could impede requests for and acceptance of palliative care. YouTube has been widely used for health information dissemination. Objective: To explore the ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Liu M,Cardenas V,Zhu Y,Enguidanos S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00