Related Articles A Survey to Evaluate Facilitators and Barriers to Quality Measurement and Improvement: Adapting Tools for Implementation Research in Palliative Care Programs. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2017 Dec;54(6):806-814 Authors: Dy SM, Al Hamayel NA, Hannum SM, Sharma R, Isenberg SR, Kuchinad K, Zhu J, Smith K, Lorenz KA, Kamal AH, Walling AM, Weaver SJ Abstract CONTEXT: Although critical for improving patient outcomes, palliative care quality indicators are not yet widely used. Better understanding of facilitators and barriers to palliative care quality measurement and improvement might improve their use and program quality. OBJECTIVES: Development of a survey tool to assess…
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Related Articles Ultimate journey of the terminally ill: Ways and pathways of hope. Can Fam Physician. 2016 Aug;62(8):648-56 Authors: Daneault S, Lussier V, Mongeau S, Yelle L, Côté A, Sicotte C, Paillé P, Dion D, Coulombe M Abstract OBJECTIVE: To better understand the role of hope among terminally ill cancer patients. DESIGN: Qualitative analysis. SETTING: A tertiary specialized cancer centre in Canada. PARTICIPANTS: Cancer patients in palliative care with an estimated remaining life expectancy of 12 months or less (N = 12) and their loved ones (N = 12) and treating physicians (N = 12). METHODS: Each patient underwent up…
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Related Articles Consideration of patient and disease characteristics in selecting radiation regimens for treatment of bone metastases. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2017 Nov – Dec;7(6):403-410 Authors: Liu Y, von Eyben R, Kidd EA Abstract PURPOSE: Radiation therapy is one of the mainstays of treatment for painful bone metastases; however, the optimal fractionation and dosing of radiation for a given patient and disease characteristics are still subject to debate. METHODS AND MATERIALS: We retrospectively examined 475 patients who received radiation for bone metastases at our institution from 2009 through 2014 and evaluated survival outcomes based on parameters of their first treatment course…
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Related Articles Stress, coping and adherence to immunosuppressive medications in kidney transplantation: a comparative study. Sao Paulo Med J. 2016 Jul-Aug;134(4):292-9 Authors: Brito DC, Marsicano EO, Grincenkov FR, Colugnati FA, Lucchetti G, Sanders-Pinheiro H Abstract CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: : Adherence to medication is a key issue relating to outcomes from transplantation and it is influenced by several factors, such as stress and coping strategies. However, these factors have been poorly explored. We aimed to compare stress and coping strategies between adherent and nonadherent renal transplant recipients who were receiving immunosuppression. DESIGN AND SETTING: : We conducted a comparative, cross-sectional and…
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Related Articles The effects of life review interventions on spiritual well-being, psychological distress, and quality of life in patients with terminal or advanced cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Palliat Med. 2017 Dec;31(10):883-894 Authors: Wang CW, Chow AY, Chan CL Abstract BACKGROUND: Life review interventions have been used to alleviate psycho-spiritual distress in people near the end of life. However, their effectiveness remains inconclusive. AIM: To evaluate the effects of therapeutic life review on spiritual well-being, psychological distress, and quality of life in patients with terminal or advanced cancer. DESIGN: A systematic review according to the…
Origen: The effects of life review interventions on spiritual well-being, psychological distress, and quality of life in patients with terminal or advanced cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. – PubMed