Related Articles Challenges and ethical issues in the course of palliative care management for people living with advanced neurologic diseases. Ann Palliat Med. 2018 Jul;7(3):304-319 Authors: Sreenivasan V, Nobleza COS Abstract In the recent years, there has been an increase in awareness with regards to the role of palliative care (PC) in management of neurologic diseases. In 1996, the need to incorporate PC in the care for patients with neurologic conditions was recognized by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Ethics and Humanities Subcommittee. The gaps in research, education and the ability to deliver adequate PC were then acknowledged by…
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Related Articles Supportive & palliative interventions in motor neurone disease: what we know from current literature? Ann Palliat Med. 2018 Jul;7(3):320-331 Authors: Cheng HWB, Chan KY, Chung YKJ, Choi CW, Chan CH, Cheng SC, Chan WH, Fung KS, Wong KY, Chan OMI, Man CW Abstract Although there is no cure for motor neurone disease (MND), the advent of supportive interventions including multidisciplinary care (MDC) has improved treatment interventions and enhanced quality of life (QOL) for MND patients and their carers. Our integrative review showed evidence-based MDC, respiratory management and disease-modifying therapy that have improved the outcomes of patients diagnosed with…
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Related Articles Implementation issues relevant to outpatient neurology palliative care. Ann Palliat Med. 2018 Jul;7(3):339-348 Authors: Kluger BM, Persenaire MJ, Holden SK, Palmer LT, Redwine H, Berk J, Anderson CA, Filley CM, Kutner J, Miyasaki J, Carter J Abstract BACKGROUND: There is growing interest in the application of palliative care principles to improve care for patients and families affected by neurologic diseases. We developed an interdisciplinary outpatient clinic for patients and families affected by neurologic disorders to better address the problems faced by our highest need patients. We have developed and improved this program over the past three years and…
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