Measuring Total Suffering and Will to Live in an Advanced Cancer Patient Using a Patient-Centered Outcome Measure: A Follow-Up Case Study.

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The optimal regimen of radiotherapy (RT) for bleeding from gastric cancer (GC) has not yet been established. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of low-dose, short-course palliative RT (LSP-RT) for bleeding from GC. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We reviewed the clinical data of 18 patients (26 ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Kawabata H,Uno K,Yasuda K,Yamashita M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Palliative care is an evolving field with extensive studies demonstrating its benefits to patients, families, and the health care system. Many health systems have developed or are developing palliative care programs. The Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians (CSPCP) is often asked to recommend how many pallia...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Henderson JD,Boyle A,Herx L,Alexiadis A,Barwich D,Connidis S,Lysecki D,Sinnarajah A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exploring preferences for and barriers to quality end-of-life care is essential to improving care for dying individuals. Young adults often are involved or will be involved in decisions about the care of a loved one, and little research has examined opinions about end-of-life care among this population. RES...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Webb NM,Tucker D

更新日期：2009-04-01 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：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：: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:Palliative cancer patients suffer from high levels of distress. There are physiological changes in relation to the level of perceived distress. OBJECTIVE:To study the efficacy of 5 minutes of mindful breathing (MB) for rapid reduction of distress in a palliative setting. Its effect to the physiological chan...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Ng CG,Lai KT,Tan SB,Sulaiman AH,Zainal NZ

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：:Approximately 21 million noninstitutionalized Americans with physical disabilities will ultimately face end-of-life [EOL] issues. Studies have documented disparate care and poorer outcomes for persons with preexisting disabilities who have life-limiting illnesses, which raises the question of how EOL experiences may d...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Volker DL,Zolnierek C,Harrison T,Walker J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Consensus has been reached on the need to integrate palliative care in the follow-up examinations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. We analyzed the survival from the initiation of follow-up by a palliative home care team (PHCT) and described the needs and end-of-life process. ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Gainza-Miranda D,Sanz-Peces EM,Alonso-Babarro A,Varela-Cerdeira M,Prados-Sánchez C,Vega-Aleman G,Rodriguez-Barrientos R,Polentinos-Castro E

更新日期：2019-03-01 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: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：:Despite widespread efforts to promote advance directives (ADs), completion rates remain low. Making Your Wishes Known: Planning Your Medical Future (MYWK) is an interactive computer program that guides individuals through the process of advance care planning, explaining health conditions and interventions that commonl...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Schubart JR,Levi BH,Camacho F,Whitehead M,Farace E,Green MJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 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:End-stage renal disease (ESRD) affects nearly 1400 new children each year in the United States. Morbidity and mortality rates remain high for pediatric patients with ESRD, including those that have received a renal transplant. OBJECTIVE:To better understand ESRD patients referred to palliative care, includi...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Keefer P,Lehmann K,Shanley M,Woloszyk T,Khang E,Luckritz K,Saul D

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central pain syndromes are a complex, diverse group of clinical conditions that are poorly understood. We present a patient with progressive, debilitating central pain and co-existing mood disorders that was refractory to multimodal pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies, but that ultimately responded to electro...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Strand JJ,Warner LL,Kamdar MM,Flaherty AW,Jackson VA

更新日期：2018-02-01 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: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：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: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:For the better part of 100 years, acetaminophen (or paracetamol as it is known outside of the United States) has been a common first-line analgesic in pediatrics and is typically well tolerated with minimal side effects. Its use as an anti-pyretic is also well-documented and thus it is used broadly for sympt...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Marks AD,Keefer P,Saul D

更新日期：2013-12-01 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

abstract：: Background: End-of-life dreams and visions (ELDVs) are prevalent experiences that provide comfort and meaning to dying individuals. Limited research has examined the impact of ELDVs on the bereaved. Objective: This study aimed ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Grant PC,Depner RM,Levy K,LaFever SM,Tenzek KE,Wright ST,Kerr CW

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients receiving hospice or palliative care often receive antimicrobial therapy; however the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy for symptom management in these patients is unknown. OBJECTIVE:The study's objective was to systematically review and summarize existing data on the prevalence and effectiven...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Rosenberg JH,Albrecht JS,Fromme EK,Noble BN,McGregor JC,Comer AC,Furuno JP

更新日期：2013-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Research on the effectiveness of evidence-based practices in the treatment of depression and anxiety with palliative care populations is primarily limited to individuals having specific conditions such as cancer. OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis examined the effect of psychotherapy on depression and anxiety amo...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Fulton JJ,Newins AR,Porter LS,Ramos K

更新日期：2018-07-01 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:Informal caregivers of hospice patients experience multiple stressors that can negatively impact physical, psychological, and emotional health. The goal of this qualitative study was to understand caregivers' needs to inform the feasibility, structure, and content of a telephone-based counseling intervention...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Kutner J,Kilbourn KM,Costenaro A,Lee CA,Nowels C,Vancura JL,Anderson D,Keech TE

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Dyspnea is common in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients and often refractory to conventional treatment. Little is known regarding the safety of systemic morphine in ILD patients. Objective: The objective of th...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Matsuda Y,Morita T,Miyaji T,Ogawa T,Kato K,Kawaguchi T,Tokoro A,Iwase S,Yamaguchi T,Inoue Y

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has frequently been claimed that palliative care (PC) consultation services reduce hospital length of stay (LOS). We review 12 published studies comparing patients receiving PC or similar intervention and patients receiving usual care with regard to average total hospital LOS. None of the six observational studies ...

journal_title：Journal of palliative medicine

authors： Cassel JB,Kerr K,Pantilat S,Smith TJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00