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journal_name
J Pain Symptom Managejournal_title
Journal of pain and symptom managementauthors
Davis MPdoi
10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.01.001subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2018-03-01 00:00:00pages
1053-1059issue
3eissn
0885-3924issn
1873-6513pii
S0885-3924(18)30004-6journal_volume
55pub_type
杂志文章abstract：CONTEXT:Dyspnea is one of the most distressing symptoms in patients with cancer, and often worsens with breakthrough episodes on exertion. We hypothesized that fentanyl given prophylactically may alleviate breakthrough dyspnea. OBJECTIVES:To determine the feasibility of conducting a randomized trial of subcutaneous fe...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2013.03.017
更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We report on the adaptation and evaluation of a previously developed patient-centered instrument that we call the Quality of End-of-life care and Satisfaction with Treatment (QUEST) scale. In a separate group of 30 inpatients, test-retest reliability for QUEST items ranged from 63% agreement (kappa = 0.43) to 93% agre...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0885-3924(02)00409-8
更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:The impact of hospice care services on the utilization of life-sustaining treatments during end-of-life care in terminally ill patients has not been extensively studied. OBJECTIVES:To determine the impact of hospice care services on the utilization of life-sustaining treatments during the last three months of ...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.07.028
更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A hospital-based quasi-experimental (pretest and post-test) study was conducted in Kaohsiung Veteran General Hospital, Taiwan. This study was to evaluate a continuing education program (CEP) on nurses' practices of cancer pain assessment and their acceptance of patients' pain reports with respect to four types of misc...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2003.05.006
更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:There are limited data regarding long-term safety and efficacy in cancer survivors receiving chronic opioid therapy. With conflicting recommendations on opioid-prescribing practices and lack of available outcome data, this study aimed to provide a longitudinal perspective on opioid prescribing in cancer survivors. A r...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.11.002
更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00
abstract：:Cytokines have a major role in promoting the growth and spread of cancers. Elevated levels of several cytokines have been described in cancer patients. Evidence from animal and human studies suggests that cytokines may contribute to a wide range of symptoms in advanced cancer, including: asthenia, pain, drowsiness, co...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0885-3924(00)00199-8
更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The purpose of this study was to describe hospice social workers' perceptions of cases where hospice patients or their family members expressed a desire to hasten the patient's death. Surveys were mailed to hospice social workers (n=212) in two Southeastern states. Response rate was 36%. Of the 73 respondents, 56.2% h...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章,多中心研究
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2003.10.010
更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:There are no previously published studies examining opioid doses administered to opioid-tolerant cancer patients during emergency department (ED) encounters. OBJECTIVES:To determine if opioid-tolerant cancer patients presenting with acute pain exacerbations receive adequate initial doses of as needed (PRN) opi...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.07.013
更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Being diagnosed with incurable cancer can be a life-changing experience, evoking different spiritual questions and needs. Confronting a serious life-threatening event occurs not only often unexpected but also can disrupt a person's self-image and ideals of their personhood. This confrontation makes it difficult...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.11.007
更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Initial dose finding in patients with cancer pain who are started on TTS fentanyl (Duragesic, TTS-F) is often unsatisfactory with currently recommended doses and intervals. Acknowledging that studies reveal a "psuedo steady state" 15 to 20 hr after application of TTS-F, we prospectively investigated an increased initi...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/0885-3924(95)00162-x
更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Although the "opioid contract" is widely used in the administration of chronic opioid therapy, its use has not been well defined and there are few guidelines for developing or revising such tools. We reviewed opioid contracts from 39 major academic pain centers and analyzed every statement for its core meaning. These ...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi：10.1016/s0885-3924(99)00035-4
更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Patients with advanced cancer stay at home for most of their time, and acute problems may occur during home care. Caregivers may call medical services for an emergency, which can result in patients being admitted to the hospital. No data exist on emergencies in patients followed by a home care team. OBJECTIVES...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.07.016
更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Palliative care patients and their family caregivers may have a foreshortened perspective of the time left to live, or the expectation of the patient's death in the near future. Patients and caregivers may report distress in physical, psychological, or existential/spiritual realms. OBJECTIVES:To conduct a rand...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2013.11.012
更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The aim of this study was to longitudinally assess breakthrough pain (BP) in advanced cancer patients who were admitted to home palliative care. One hundred and one consecutive patients who were admitted to one of the two home care programs and were representative of the cancer population followed at home in Italy wer...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2008.12.008
更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Although prayer potentially serves as an important practice in offering religious/spiritual support, its role in the clinical setting remains disputed. Few data exist to guide the role of patient-practitioner prayer in the setting of advanced illness. OBJECTIVES:To inform the role of prayer in the setting of l...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.07.008
更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 249 Chinese cancer patients with multiple diagnoses to validate a Chinese version of the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI-C). Cronbach's coefficient alpha was 0.92 for fatigue severity items and 0.90 for fatigue interference items. Construct validity was explored by principal fa...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2003.09.008
更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Concerns about the safety of therapy with methadone, which may arise because of its pharmacokinetic characteristics and inappropriate dosing, may deter clinicians from using this drug, especially in elderly patients. Experience is accumulating that the drug may be used safely and successfully if low doses are given in...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0885-3924(99)00048-2
更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Sleep is a significant problem in breast cancer survivors (BCS) and measured frequently using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Thus, it is important to evaluate its factor structure. The two-process model of sleep regulation was the theoretical framework for this study. OBJECTIVES:To perform a confir...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2012.03.008
更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) measures the severity of nine symptoms. Constipation and sleep disturbance are common in patients with cancer, but are not currently included in the ESAS. OBJECTIVES:To validate the numerical rating scale (NRS) versions of ESAS and its revised version (ESAS-r), wit...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2014.10.013
更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This pilot cross-sectional study aimed to 1) explore pain beliefs and adherence to prescribed analgesics in Taiwanese cancer patients, and 2) examine how selected pain beliefs, pain sensory characteristics, and demographic factors predict analgesic adherence. Pain beliefs were measured by the Chinese version of Pain a...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0885-3924(02)00509-2
更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Although previous research has, overall, suggested a moderate relationship between response expectancies (REs) and cancer treatment-related side effects, empirical results have been mixed. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to further explore these relationships, hypothesizing that REs would predict subsequent toxicities wit...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.03.017
更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Celiac plexus blockade with ethanol is a widely accepted modality of pain control for adults with cancer pain. The role of interventional strategies in children is less well established. A 7-year-old child with abdominal pain secondary to a Wilms tumor was treated with neurolytic celiac plexus blockade. This resulted ...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0885-3924(95)00014-P
更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:To evaluate the role of oral ketamine as an adjuvant to oral morphine in cancer patients experiencing neuropathic pain, 9 cancer patients (5 men, 4 women) taking maximally tolerated doses of either morphine, amitriptyline, sodium valproate, or a combination of these drugs for intractable neuropathic pain, and reportin...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0885-3924(01)00373-6
更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Cancer pain has a severe impact on quality of life and is associated with numerous psychosocial responses. Recent studies suggest that treatment of cancer pain has improved during the last decade. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this review was to examine the present status of pain prevalence and pain severity in patien...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.12.340
更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Chronic pain (CP) is a major concern in cancer survivors. Often under-reported by patients, it is both underassessed and undertreated by care providers. OBJECTIVES:To assess CP prevalence and related treatment in cancer survivors five years after diagnosis and to identify factors associated with prescribing op...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.10.027
更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Advance care planning (ACP) is defined as a person-centered, ongoing process of communication that facilitates patients' understanding, reflection, and discussion of goals, values, and preferences for future care. There is evidence for the general palliative care population that ACP increases compliance with pa...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.04.016
更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:Challenges experienced by patients with the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and their caregivers during the early period after LVAD implantation are well documented. However, little is known about long-term challenges, supportive care needs, and views toward supportive care of Asian LVAD patients and care...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.03.022
更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This report describes a pharmacokinetic study and a clinical study of three different formulations of oral tramadol: once-daily tramadol tablets 150 and 200 mg, and normal release tramadol capsules 50 mg 8-hourly. The randomized, open-label, crossover pharmacokinetic study included 22 subjects. The three treatments sh...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/s0885-3924(02)00642-5
更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：CONTEXT:The Cancer Control Act was passed in Japan in 2007, and various additional programs on palliative care have been implemented to improve quality of life and relieve pain and suffering in patients with cancer. However, how clinical settings have changed remains unclear. OBJECTIVES:The primary aim of the present ...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.08.034
更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We used exploratory factor analysis within the confirmatory analysis framework, and data provided by family members and friends of 205 decedents in Missoula, Montana, to construct a model of latent-variable domains underlying the Quality of Dying and Death questionnaire (QODD). We then used data from 182 surrogate res...
journal_title：Journal of pain and symptom management
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2009.05.012
更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00
