Related Articles Interstage outcomes in single ventricle patients undergoing hybrid stage 1 palliation. Congenit Heart Dis. 2018 Sep;13(5):757-763 Authors: Simsic JM, Phelps C, Kirchner K, Carpenito KR, Allen R, Miller-Tate H, Texter K, Galantowicz M Abstract OBJECTIVE: Interstage readmissions are common in infants with single ventricle congenital heart disease undergoing staged surgical palliation. We retrospectively examined readmissions during the interstage period. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis. SETTING: The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. PATIENTS: Newborns undergoing hybrid stage 1 palliation from January 2012 to December 2016 who survived to hospital discharge and were followed at our institution. INTERVENTIONS: All…
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Related Articles Effective pain management as part of palliative care for persons living with HIV/AIDS in a developing country: a qualitative study. J Clin Nurs. 2016 Jun;25(11-12):1598-605 Authors: Mojapelo TD, Usher K, Mills J Abstract AIM AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this research was to explore and understand nurses’ experiences of managing pain for persons living with human immune virus/ acquired immune deficiency syndrome receiving palliative care at home in Botswana. BACKGROUND: Community palliative and hospice care in Africa and Botswana were developed for persons with end-stage acquired immune deficiency syndrome and other terminal illnesses being cared for at home.…
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Related Articles The long-term sequelae of palliative radiation therapy to lumbosacral spine using conventional PA-single portal technique. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2018 Nov – Dec;8(6):376-381 Authors: Hsiao KY, Wang HC, Fung SH, Haque W, Butler EB, Teh BS PMID: 29907509 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Related Articles Pulmonary artery banding for univentricular heart beyond the neonatal period. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2014 Jul;22(6):660-6 Authors: Sasikumar N, Ramanan S, Rema KM, Subramanyan R, Kumar RS, Cherian KM Abstract BACKGROUND: It is standard practice to band the pulmonary artery at 2 to 4 weeks of age in patients with univentricular hearts with increased pulmonary blood flow. The behavior of patients banded beyond the neonatal period has not been well elucidated. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective chart review of 32 consecutive patients (one neonate) who underwent pulmonary artery banding for functionally univentricular heart. The mean age…
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Related Articles Communicating with Patients and Families Around Difficult Topics in Cancer Care Using the COMFORT Communication Curriculum. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2018 08;34(3):264-273 Authors: Wittenberg E, Reb A, Kanter E Abstract OBJECTIVES: To examine nurse communication in cancer care and offer communication strategies for quality palliative care nursing. DATA SOURCES: Communication strategies offered are based on the COMFORT Communication curriculum, an evidence-based communication training program. CONCLUSION: Whole-patient assessment, a major component of palliative care, involves communication that includes eliciting the patient’s story, addressing health literacy needs, being mindful of burnout, and relating to the patient and family. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING…
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