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Supporting in an existential crisis: A mixed-methods evaluation of a training model in palliative care.

Related Articles Supporting in an existential crisis: A mixed-methods evaluation of a training model in palliative care. Palliat Support Care. 2018 08;16(4):470-478 Authors: Sand L, Olsson M, Strang P Abstract BACKGROUND: Palliative care staff often report that they lack the skills and confidence to provide support during an existential crisis. Consequently, there is a definite need for a training program in this area. OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to investigate whether a training model could give palliative care staff increased knowledge, awareness, and preparedness-all useful tools for providing support. METHODS: A mixed-methods research design was used. Data were collected in four…
Origen: Supporting in an existential crisis: A mixed-methods evaluation of a training model in palliative care. – PubMed

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Dysphagia in infants with single ventricle anatomy following stage 1 palliation: Physiologic correlates and response to treatment.

Related Articles Dysphagia in infants with single ventricle anatomy following stage 1 palliation: Physiologic correlates and response to treatment. Congenit Heart Dis. 2017 May;12(3):382-388 Authors: McGrattan KE, McGhee H, DeToma A, Hill EG, Zyblewski SC, Lefton-Greif M, Halstead L, Bradley SM, Martin-Harris B Abstract BACKGROUND: Deficits in swallowing physiology are a leading morbidity for infants with functional single ventricles and systemic outflow tract obstruction following stage 1 palliation. Despite the high prevalence of this condition, the underlying deficits that cause this post-operative impairment remain poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: Identify the physiologic correlates of dysphagia in infants with functional single ventricles and…
Origen: Dysphagia in infants with single ventricle anatomy following stage 1 palliation: Physiologic correlates and response to treatment. – PubMed

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[A palliative care approach of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].

Related Articles [A palliative care approach of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]. Rev Med Suisse. 2017 Oct 18;13(579):1792-1796 Authors: Hentsch L, Carballo S, Janssens JP, Ossmann L, Pautex S Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a frequent, progressive and lethal disease. As opposed to other chronic illnesses, such as cardio-vascular diseases, the prevalence of COPD is still on the rise. It is now well documented that these patients can present many invalidating symptoms towards the end of their life. The aim of a palliative approach for patients living with advanced COPD is to decrease the impact of symptoms…
Origen: [A palliative care approach of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]. – PubMed

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