Control and Context Are Central for People With Advanced Illness Experiencing Breathlessness: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.09.021
Abstract: CONTEXT Breathlessness is common and distressing in advanced illness. It is a challenge to assess, with few effective treatment options. To evaluate new treatments, appropriate outcome measures that reflect the concerns of people experiencing breathlessness… read more here.
Keywords: control context; breathlessness; people advanced; advanced illness ... See more keywords
Aetna's Compassionate Care Program: Sustained Value for Our Members with Advanced Illness.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2018.0359
Abstract: Background: In 2004, Aetna, a national health insurer, launched the Aetna Compassionate Care Program (ACCP) targeting members diagnosed with an advanced illness with a view to increase access to palliative care and hospice services. Objective:… read more here.
Keywords: advanced illness; hospice; program; care ... See more keywords
The impacts and effectiveness of support for people bereaved through advanced illness: A systematic review and thematic synthesis
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DOI: 10.1177/0269216320920533
Abstract: Background: Bereavement support is a key component of palliative care, with different types of support recommended according to need. Previous reviews have typically focused on specialised interventions and have not considered more generic forms of… read more here.
Keywords: bereaved advanced; advanced illness; systematic review; support ... See more keywords
Advanced Illness & End-Of-Life Care.
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DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2017.0544
Abstract: Health care systems worldwide are facing macro-scale changes involving advanced illness and end-of-life care that could affect both the quality of care and the quality of life for patients and their caregivers. For example, growth… read more here.
Keywords: illness end; end life; advanced illness; care ... See more keywords
Perceptions and types of support coming from families caring for patients suffering from advanced illness in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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DOI: 10.21037/apm.2017.03.13
Abstract: BACKGROUND Perceptions of families who take care of patients suffering from advanced illness are rarely considered in Kinshasa medical practices; nevertheless, these families are the main actors involved in such care. The objective of this… read more here.
Keywords: advanced illness; suffering advanced; patients suffering; caring patients ... See more keywords
Clinical parameters of wound healing in patients with advanced illness.
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DOI: 10.21037/apm.2019.01.05
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pressure injury is a common clinical parameter of patient care outcome. Various risk factors increase the risk of palliative care patients to pressure injuries and difficult wound healing. Healthcare professionals are aware that wound… read more here.
Keywords: wound healing; advanced illness; pressure injuries; clinical parameters ... See more keywords