Staffing a Specialist Palliative Care Service, a Team-Based Approach: Expert Consensus White Paper.

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：:Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) has a large population of aging men serving long sentences with little hope of reprieve. Eighty-five percent of the 5108 inmates currently incarcerated at Angola are expected to die there. The prison, in partnership with University Hospital Community Hospice in New Orleans, has cr...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Evans C,Herzog R,Tillman T

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:End-of-life care quality deficiencies have in part been linked to inadequate physician skill in the technical and communication domains of palliative care. Yet few studies have examined physicians' perspectives regarding their experiences caring for patients approaching the end of life. OBJECTIVE:To underst...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Winzelberg GS,Patrick DL,Rhodes LA,Deyo RA

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Published reports of continuous palliative sedation therapy (CPST) suggest heterogeneity in practice. There is a paucity of reports that compare practice with clinical guidelines. Objectives: To assess adherence of ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Abdul-Razzak A,Lemieux L,Snyman M,Perez G,Sinnarajah A

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Nurses play an integral role in providing care for patients with end of life (EOL) symptoms refractory to conventional treatments and that may necessitate palliative sedation (PS). A paucity of research on nurses' attitudes, knowledge, and experience with PS exists, despite nurses being instrumental in evalu...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Patel B,Gorawara-Bhat R,Levine S,Shega JW

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Methadone may play a role in the control of refractory cancer pain in opioid switching, although some cases fail to switch to methadone. Objective: To evaluate the differences in the clinical aspects in switching to...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Okayama S,Matsuda Y,Yoshikawa Y

更新日期：2019-07-01 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：:Past efforts in the palliative and end-of-life care field have been laudably directed at increasing the cultural competence of providers and institutions and improving outreach to multicultural communities. Today, however, we face new challenges with regard to racial, cultural, and ethnic factors at the end of life. W...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Crawley LM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: End-of-life (EOL) care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) can vary depending on religious beliefs of health care providers and families as well as the sociocultural environment. Although guidelines exist for EOL care in NICUs, most are based on Western st...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Kim S,Savage TA,Hershberger PE,Kavanaugh K

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In geriatrics, most risk factors associated with falls have been identified and management strategies developed accordingly. This is not the case in palliative care. The incidence rate of falls, the consequences related to falls, and other related factors were determined in elderly cancer patients hospital...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Pautex S,Herrmann FR,Zulian GB

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

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: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：BACKGROUND:For patients confronting a life-threatening illness such as advanced cancer, religious coping can be an important factor influencing their quality of life (QOL). OBJECTIVE:The study's main purpose was to examine the association between religious coping and QOL among 170 patients with advanced cancer. Both p...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Tarakeshwar N,Vanderwerker LC,Paulk E,Pearce MJ,Kasl SV,Prigerson HG

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Futile or potentially inappropriate care (futile/PIC) for dying inpatients leads to negative outcomes for patients and clinicians. In the setting of rising end-of-life health care costs and increasing physician burnout, it is important to understand the causes ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Chamberlin P,Lambden J,Kozlov E,Maciejewski R,Lief L,Berlin DA,Pelissier L,Yushuvayev E,Pan CX,Prigerson HG

更新日期：2019-09-01 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: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：PURPOSE:There have been no studies to date that examine physicians' decisions to withdraw life-sustaining treatment for patients based on their surrogates' financial gain. The authors' objective was to ascertain physician attitudes about withdrawing life-sustaining treatment when financial considerations are involved. ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Wastila LJ,Farber NJ

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: The number of hospital-based palliative care consultation teams (PCCTs) has increased in Japan, and quality improvement (QI) of PCCTs is an issue. The Japanese Society for Palliative Medicine is building a framework for continuous QI of PCCT activities. ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Nakazawa Y,Sakashita A,Kaizu M,Abo H,Ise Y,Shinada Y,Sugano K,Yamashiro A,Akizuki N,Kato M

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Recent studies suggest that surrogate decision makers may be too optimistic about their end-of-life decision making abilities for loved ones. We examined surrogates' decision making confidence with an emphasis on its linkages to their understandings of patients' values and goals for end-of-life care. METHOD...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Song MK,Ward SE,Lin FC

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：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：: Background: Despite the association between chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), little is known about the longitudinal course of pain and PTSD during cancer treatment. Objectives: We examined the prevalence ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Sager ZS,Wachen JS,Naik AD,Moye J

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：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：: Introduction: The concept of total suffering is well known to palliative care, and it indicates that there are several complex and correlated factors, which contribute to a dynamic and unique experience of one's illness trajectory. Research on terminally ill patients' will...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Julião M,Antunes B,Nunes B,Sobral MA,Chaves P,Runa D,Bruera E

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Employment-related issues have been largely overlooked in cancer patients needing palliative care. These issues may become more relevant as cancer evolves into more of a chronic illness and palliative care is provided independent of stage or prognosis. OBJECTIVE:To characterize the employment situations of ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Glare PA,Nikolova T,Alickaj A,Patil S,Blinder V

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increasing recognition of the value of advance care planning for children with life-limiting conditions. It is important that we acknowledge and reflect on the challenges that this work presents in order to optimize practice. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to review advance care planning for children with l...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Heckford E,Beringer AJ

更新日期：2014-09-01 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