A Retrospective Analysis of Pain Burden in Hospitalized Young Adult Cancer Patients Compared with Their Older Adult Counterpart.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The World Health Organization (WHO) explicitly recommends the integration of palliative care (PC) early in the disease trajectory as part of the WHO definition of PC. Our comprehensive cancer center decided: (1) to include this recommendation in the administrative directives for principles of cancer care a...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Gaertner J,Wolf J,Ostgathe C,Toepelt K,Glossmann JP,Hallek M,Voltz R

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: A major goal of hospice care is to provide individually tailored emotional and spiritual support to caregivers of hospice patients. Objectives: Examine the association between reported emotional support and caregive...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Parast L,Elliott MN,Haas A,Teno J,Bradley M,Weech-Maldonado R,Anhang Price R

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

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：:The need for palliative care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is increasingly recognized. Patients starting renal replacement therapy are now elderly, with a median age of 65 years, and with multiple comorbid conditions. Quality of life is often poor and with advance care planning, patients can be enab...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Brown EA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Rash is the most common side effect of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors and negatively impacts quality of life. This single-institution study sought to explore how rash is currently managed outside a clinical trial setting and to further characterize general clinical aspects of this rash. MET...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Solomon BM,Jatoi A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inpatient Code Status Discussions (CSDs) are commonly facilitated by resident physicians, despite inadequate training. We studied the efficacy of a CSD communication skills training intervention for internal medicine residents. METHODS:This was a prospective, randomized controlled trial of a multimodality c...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Szmuilowicz E,Neely KJ,Sharma RK,Cohen ER,McGaghie WC,Wayne DB

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 20% of deaths in the United States occur in the intensive care unit (ICU). Physician trainees lack the practical communication skills required for end-of-life care, including establishing patient preferences, participating in shared decision making, discussing prognosis, and delivering bad news...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Smith L,O'Sullivan P,Lo B,Chen H

更新日期：2013-01-01 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:Constipation is a common and distressing condition in patients with cancer, especially those taking opioid analgesics. Many institutions prevent and treat constipation with titrated laxatives, which is known as a bowel protocol. An effective and well-tolerated bowel protocol is a very important component of ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Hawley PH,Byeon JJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effect of patient-directed electronic messages on health care proxy (HCP) use. DESIGN:Randomized control trial using an electronic message intervention to encourage patients to complete an HCP document. SETTING:General medical practice at a large tertiary care teaching institution. PARTICIP...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Cintron A,Phillips R,Hamel MB

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Empirical research suggests that the quality of patient care at the end of life (EOL) is influenced by the effectiveness of the collaboration between the general practitioners (GPs) and hospital physicians (HPs). AIM:To identify possible difficulties and barriers to effective collaboration at the EOL betwee...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Otte IC,Jung C,Bally K,Elger BS,Schildmann J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Living at home is an important factor for maintaining high quality of life among patients. Many studies have discussed parameters associated with place of death, but no studies have yet clarified which factors influence the length of stay at home during the end of life. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was t...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Otsuka M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to clarify how physicians should interpret the answer "neither" to the single-question interview, "Are you depressed or not?" PATIENTS AND METHODS:Two hundred fifty-one patients with cancer were studied. The patients were directly interviewed, choosing one answer among these three:...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Ohno T,Noguchi W,Nakayama Y,Kato S,Tsujii H,Suzuki Y

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many proponents of hospice care believe that this service is underutilized. OBJECTIVE:To determine physicians' perceptions of hospice utilization and of their own hospice referral pattern; their perceived and actual knowledge of appropriate hospice referral diagnoses; and perceived barriers to hospice ref...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Brickner L,Scannell K,Marquet S,Ackerson L

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is a dearth of international research on hospice physiotherapy. This study aims to profile hospice physiotherapy in an Irish setting in order to inform practice internationally. DESIGN:The study design consisted of a retrospective chart audit over 6 months. SETTING:The study took place at a specialist...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Cobbe S,Kennedy N

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences and perceptions of hospice nurses caring for residents in long-term care facilities. The study used a fax-back survey to gather data from 69 hospice nursing and nurse managers in 24 hospices across one Midwestern state. Respondents reported negative experiences...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Parker-Oliver D

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Achieving the best quality of life for patients and their families when a disease becomes progressive and no longer remains responsive to curative therapy is the primary goal of palliative care. A comprehensive care plan focusing on control of physical symptoms as well as psychological, social, and spiritual issues th...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Dalal S,Del Fabbro E,Bruera E

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the United States braces for full implementation of health care reform, the eyes of the nation are on Medicaid. The large number of newly eligible Medicaid beneficiaries may challenge health care resources and ultimately impact quality of care. This is a special concern among current Medicaid beneficiarie...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Lindley LC,Lyon ME

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standardized approaches for assessing and classifying cancer pain are required to improve treatment of patients with complex pain profiles. The Edmonton Classification System for Cancer Pain (ECS-CP) offers a starting point for the evolution of a standardized international classification system for cancer pa...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Nekolaichuk CL,Fainsinger RL,Aass N,Hjermstad MJ,Knudsen AK,Klepstad P,Currow DC,Kaasa S,European Palliative Care Research Collaborative (EPCRC).

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Families with young children often struggle to talk about and cope with a parent's life-threatening illness and potential death. Adult interdisciplinary palliative medicine teams often feel unprepared to facilitate the open communication with these children that has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression, ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Sutter C,Reid T

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous studies have focused on the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer patients with brain metastases. However, to our knowledge, few have sought to examine outcomes in patients who required whole brain radiation and developed radiation-refractory disease. METHODS:This study examined the medical recor...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Spiceland CM,Olivier KR,Jatoi A

更新日期：2015-08-01 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：:As part of a Veterans Health Administration (VA) commitment to improve end-of-life care the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) implemented Pathways of Caring, a 3-year demonstration project targeting patients with inoperable lung cancer and advanced heart failure and chronic lung disease. The program utili...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Rosenfeld K,Rasmussen J

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptom control for hospice patients frequently involves the use of pharmacologic agents for control of pain, dyspnea, and anxiety. Other troubling symptoms that will often require pharmacologic agents include nausea, vomiting, constipation, and delirium. While the Medicare requirement for hospice is a prognosis of si...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Speer ND,Dioso J,Casner PR

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：PURPOSE:This study evaluated a cancer case management pilot program focusing on palliative care, the Omega Life Program (OLP), by assessing whether the program was associated with reduced hospital utilization. METHODS:A retrospective observational study of patients with cancer who enrolled in the OLP (intervention) co...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Seow H,Piet L,Kenworthy CM,Jones S,Fagan PJ,Dy SM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family members of intensive care unit (ICU) patients want to be involved in decision making, but they may not be best served by being placed in the position of having to solve problems for which they lack knowledge and skills. This case report presents an exemplar family meeting in the ICU led by a palliative care spe...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Adams J,Bailey DE Jr,Anderson RA,Galanos AN

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute hospital readmission of older adults receiving hospice care is not aligned with hospice goals. OBJECTIVE:To identify factors associated with 30-day readmission among older adults newly discharged to hospice. DESIGN/SUBJECTS:Medical record review of 59 patients, 19 readmitted within 30 days and 40 ran...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Goldenheim A,Oates D,Parker V,Russell M,Winter M,Silliman RA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Cancer pain can remain refractory despite escalating opioids and adjuvants. Systemic Lidocaine is an option, but current approaches are hospital centered. While advantageous in advanced cancer, evidence is lacking for parenteral Lidocaine use in community-based...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Chong PH,Yeo ZZ

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：: Background : Tumor fever and infection are common febrile etiologies among advanced cancer patients. To date, only few studies have been conducted to differentiate between tumor fever and infections. Objective: This study aimed ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Odagiri T,Morita T,Sakurai H,Yamada H,Matsuo N,Matsumoto Y,Matsuda Y,Yoshioka A,Watanabe H,Shimoyama S,Kohara H

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00