Related Articles Assessment and management of constipation for patients receiving palliative care in specialist palliative care settings: A systematic review of the literature. Palliat Med. 2018 05;32(5):930-938 Authors: Muldrew DHL, Hasson F, Carduff E, Clarke M, Coast J, Finucane A, Graham L, Larkin P, McCorry NK, Slater P, Watson M, Wright E, McIlfatrick S Abstract BACKGROUND: Constipation is an important issue for patients receiving palliative care within specialist palliative care settings. Questions and ambiguity, however, persist about international best practice and management. AIM: To synthesise the current evidence base on the assessment and management of constipation for palliative care patients…
Origen: Assessment and management of constipation for patients receiving palliative care in specialist palliative care settings: A systematic review of the literature. – PubMed

Related Articles Using the ‘Social Marketing Mix Framework’ to explore recruitment barriers and facilitators in palliative care randomised controlled trials? A narrative synthesis review. Palliat Med. 2018 05;32(5):990-1009 Authors: Dunleavy L, Walshe C, Oriani A, Preston N Abstract BACKGROUND: Effective recruitment to randomised controlled trials is critically important for a robust, trustworthy evidence base in palliative care. Many trials fail to achieve recruitment targets, but the reasons for this are poorly understood. Understanding barriers and facilitators is a critical step in designing optimal recruitment strategies. AIM: To identify, explore and synthesise knowledge about recruitment barriers and facilitators in palliative care…
Origen: Using the 'Social Marketing Mix Framework' to explore recruitment barriers and facilitators in palliative care randomised controlled trials? A narrative synthesis review. – PubMed

Related Articles Cancer patients’ experiences of living with venous thromboembolism: A systematic review and qualitative thematic synthesis. Palliat Med. 2018 05;32(5):1010-1020 Authors: Benelhaj NB, Hutchinson A, Maraveyas AM, Seymour JD, Ilyas MW, Johnson MJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Cancer-associated thrombosis is common. Recommended treatment is daily injected low-molecular-weight heparin for 6 months. Most studies focus on prophylaxis and treatment; few have explored the patients’ experience. AIMS: To identify and synthesise the available literature concerning patients’ experience of cancer-associated thrombosis. DESIGN: Systematic literature review and qualitative thematic synthesis. DATA SOURCE: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO (until 10/2016; limited to English) were searched. Eligible papers were…
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Related Articles Palliative care for people with advanced liver disease: A feasibility trial of a supportive care liver nurse specialist. Palliat Med. 2018 05;32(5):919-929 Authors: Kimbell B, Murray SA, Byrne H, Baird A, Hayes PC, MacGilchrist A, Finucane A, Brookes Young P, O’Carroll RE, Weir CJ, Kendall M, Boyd K Abstract BACKGROUND: Liver disease is an increasing cause of death worldwide but palliative care is largely absent for these patients. AIM: We conducted a feasibility trial of a complex intervention delivered by a supportive care liver nurse specialist to improve care coordination, anticipatory care planning and quality of life for…
Origen: Palliative care for people with advanced liver disease: A feasibility trial of a supportive care liver nurse specialist. – PubMed

Related Articles Staff Perspectives of Barriers to Access and Delivery of Palliative Care for Persons With Dementia in Long-Term Care. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2018 08;33(5):284-291 Authors: Hill E, Savundranayagam MY, Zecevic A, Kloseck M Abstract Dementia is a syndrome that is progressive, degenerative, and terminal. The palliative care philosophy aims to maximize quality of life for the dying individual and is both beneficial for and underused with persons dying with dementia. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of long-term care staff delivering palliative care to individuals with dementia to determine how care…
Origen: Staff Perspectives of Barriers to Access and Delivery of Palliative Care for Persons With Dementia in Long-Term Care. – PubMed