Related Articles Patient perceptions of specialised hospital-based palliative home care: a qualitative study using a phenomenographical approach. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2018 Jan 02;24(1):22-32 Authors: Svensson G, Wåhlin I Abstract BACKGROUND: Specialised palliative care is given around the clock to palliative patients who have severe symptoms or special needs. AIM: The aim of this study was to describe patients’ perceptions of what it is like to be cared for by a specialised palliative care team within hospital-based palliative home care (HPHC). METHOD: A qualitative method with semi-structured interviews was used. Fourteen patients enrolled in HPHC at a unit for specialised…
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Related Articles Reducing avoidable admissions in rural community palliative care: a pilot study of care coordination by General Practice registrars. Aust J Rural Health. 2017 Jun;25(3):141-147 Authors: van de Mortel TF, Marr K, Burmeister E, Koppe H, Ahern C, Walsh R, Tyler-Freer S, Ewald D Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility of using a General Practice registrar (GPR) to coordinate rural palliative care services. DESIGN: A quasi-experimental design was used. Intervention group participants received the GPR service, which involved liaison among the patient, family, General Practitioner, specialist palliative care team and community nurses. Specified risk assessment, care planning and continuity…
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Related Articles Outcomes in Continuing Pregnancies Diagnosed with a Severe Fetal Abnormality and Implication of Antenatal Neonatology Consultation: A 10-Year Retrospective Study. Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2017 Jun;36(3):203-212 Authors: Hostalery L, Tosello B Abstract PURPOSE: To describe a population choosing to continue their pregnancy despite a severe fetal abnormality and to evaluate the role of antenatal neonatology consultation in perinatal decision-making. METHODS: A 10-year (2005-2015) retrospective descriptive study in a single Multidisciplinary Prenatal Diagnosis Center in South France. A series of pregnancies with severe fetal abnormalities were collected by a person outside the decision making process and/or the child’s care. RESULTS:…
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Related Articles Strong in the Face of Adversity. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2017 Jun;31(2):165-166 Authors: Binoy S Abstract Palliative care provides holistic care to individuals in life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. This narrative describes the journey of Kanchan. A strong lady and a doting mother, she came to the hospital by choice, in immense pain and with swelling. Her narrative illustrates how the palliative approach draws out the inner strengths of individuals by focusing on their issues and needs. Kanchan was able to benefit from physiotherapy to reduce the risk of lymphoedema after surgery for breast cancer. Her narrative illustrates…
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Related Articles Effectiveness of Corticosteroid Monotherapy for Dyspnea Relief in Patients with Terminal Cancer. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2017 Jun;31(2):148-153 Authors: Maeda T, Hayakawa T Abstract Dyspnea is a common symptom in patients with cancer, particularly those with late-stage terminal disease. It markedly affects terminal cancer patients, reducing their quality of life. Reduced quality of life also affects survival; therefore, dyspnea is a prognostic factor. However, the role of corticosteroids, which often are used to alleviate dyspnea, has not been sufficiently validated. In this study, we retrospectively investigated whether corticosteroid monotherapy was effective for dyspnea palliation. The effectiveness rate…
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