Deprescribing in palliative patients with cancer: a concise review of tools and guidelines
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06605-y
Abstract: Palliative cancer patients can benefit from deprescribing of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs). Tools and guidelines developed for the geriatric population are mainly available. This systematic review gives an overview of available guidelines and tools to… read more here.
Keywords: palliative cancer; systematic review; tools guidelines; cancer ... See more keywords
On home-based care decision making: The will of the family of palliative cancer patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.04.017
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Home-based palliative care has been suggested to be a beneficial model of care. Whether it is a desirable option of the family and patients is arguable. This study, therefore, aimed to explore the experience… read more here.
Keywords: palliative cancer; family; decision making; care ... See more keywords
Feasibility and Usability Aspects of Continuous Remote Monitoring of Health Status in Palliative Cancer Patients Using Wearables
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DOI: 10.1159/000501433
Abstract: Background: Mobile health is a promising strategy aiming to anticipate and prevent the deterioration of health status in palliative cancer patients. A prerequisite for successful implementation of this technology into clinical routine is a high… read more here.
Keywords: palliative cancer; status palliative; cancer; health ... See more keywords
The use of and need for data and information by health professionals supporting the delivery of palliative cancer care services in sub-Saharan Africa: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1177/14604582221139054
Abstract: Purpose The ability to develop and evaluate approaches to the management of advanced cancer in sub-Saharan Africa is limited by the lack of local, reliable and valid data to ensure that practice is evidence-based, replicable… read more here.
Keywords: health; care; palliative cancer; cancer care ... See more keywords
Data and information needs of policymakers for palliative cancer care: a multi-country qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12911-021-01555-1
Abstract: Background Despite regional efforts to address concerns regarding the burden of advanced cancer in Africa, urgent attention is still required. Widespread issues include late symptom presentation, inaccessibility of palliative care services, limited resources, poor data quality, disparity… read more here.
Keywords: palliative cancer; information; information needs; cancer ... See more keywords
Iranian nurses' educational needs and competence in palliative cancer care.
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DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2021.27.8.418
Abstract: AIM This study was conducted to determine the competence and educational needs of Iranian nurses in the field of palliative cancer care. METHOD This cross-sectional study was performed on nurses working in oncology departments of… read more here.
Keywords: cancer care; competence; palliative cancer; educational needs ... See more keywords
Vitamin D supplementation to palliative cancer patients shows positive effects on pain and infections—Results from a matched case-control study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184208
Abstract: Background We previously showed an association between low vitamin D levels and high opioid doses to alleviate pain in palliative cancer patients. The aim of this case-controlled study was to investigate if vitamin D supplementation… read more here.
Keywords: cancer patients; palliative cancer; vitamin supplementation; study ... See more keywords
Symptom Management and Quality of Life of Palliative Cancer Patients After Being Administered with Thai Medicinal Cannabis
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DOI: 10.3233/shti220762
Abstract: This cross-sectional aimed to; 1) to explore the symptom management and quality of life (QoL) of palliative cancer patients, 2) to compare the perceived QoL outcomes between the patient who received standard treatment (ST) and… read more here.
Keywords: symptom management; cancer patients; quality life; palliative cancer ... See more keywords
The Organization of Home Palliative Cancer Care by Primary Health Care: A Systematic Review Protocol
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20065085
Abstract: Greater longevity and chronic diseases, such as cancer, require (re)organization of care for the sustainability of health systems and better quality of life. Palliative care organized by primary health care has positive outcomes, changing standards… read more here.
Keywords: health; care; home; palliative cancer ... See more keywords
Deprescribing in Palliative Cancer Care
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DOI: 10.3390/life12050613
Abstract: The aim of palliative care is to maintain as high a quality of life (QoL) as possible despite a life-threatening illness. Thus, the prescribed medications need to be evaluated and the benefit of each treatment… read more here.
Keywords: deprescribing palliative; life; care; palliative cancer ... See more keywords
Appetite in Palliative Cancer Patients and Its Association with Albumin, CRP and Quality of Life in Men and Women—Cross-Sectional Data from the Palliative D-Study
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DOI: 10.3390/life12050671
Abstract: Albumin is an important biochemical marker in palliative cancer care, used for assessment of nutritional status, disease severity and prognosis. Our primary aim was to investigate sex differences in the association between appetite and albumin… read more here.
Keywords: cancer patients; crp; crp quality; life ... See more keywords