Attitudes of palliative home care physicians towards palliative sedation at home in Italy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3581-3
Abstract: BackgroundInformation about the attitudes towards palliative sedation (PS) at home is limited.AimThe aim of this survey was to assess the attitudes of palliative care physicians in Italy regarding PS at home.DesignA questionnaire was submitted to… read more here.
Keywords: home; home care; palliative sedation; towards palliative ... See more keywords
Muslim physicians and palliative care: attitudes towards the use of palliative sedation
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4229-7
Abstract: BackgroundMuslim norms concerning palliative sedation can differ from secular and non-Muslim perceptions. Muslim physicians working in a Western environment are expected to administer palliative sedation when medically indicated. Therefore, they can experience tension between religious… read more here.
Keywords: attitudes towards; muslim physicians; physicians palliative; sedation ... See more keywords
The quality of palliative sedation in end-stage disease: audit from a department of oncology and haematology
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06730-8
Abstract: Palliative sedation (PS) plays a critical role to give suffering relief from refractory symptoms at the end of life. Our audit aimed to assess and improve quality of PS at the Department of Oncology and… read more here.
Keywords: sedation; department oncology; palliative sedation; quality ... See more keywords
Palliative Sedation for the Terminally Ill Patient
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DOI: 10.1007/s40263-018-0576-7
Abstract: Palliative sedation (PS) is performed in the terminally ill patient to manage one or more refractory symptoms. Proportional PS, which means that drugs can be titrated to the minimum effective dose, is the form most… read more here.
Keywords: ill patient; sedation; palliative sedation; terminally ill ... See more keywords
Qualitative Study on the Perceptions of Terminally Ill Cancer Patients and Their Family Members Regarding End-of-Life Experiences Focusing on Palliative Sedation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.12.353
Abstract: CONTEXT Patients with terminal cancer experience refractory symptoms in the last days of life. Although palliative sedation (PS) is recommended for patients suffering unbearable symptoms with imminent death, it requires clear communication between physicians and… read more here.
Keywords: end life; patients caregivers; palliative sedation; cancer ... See more keywords
Palliative Sedation with Oral Medicines in an Infant with Generalized Severe Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2018.0054
Abstract: Abstract Generalized severe junctional epidermolysis bullosa is a rare mechanobullous skin disorder that is uniformly fatal. We present the case of an infant who received palliative pain management and ultimately proportionate palliative sedation. However, because… read more here.
Keywords: junctional epidermolysis; generalized severe; severe junctional; sedation ... See more keywords
Description of Continuous Palliative Sedation Practices in a Large Health Region and Comparison with Clinical Practice Guidelines.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2018.0372
Abstract: BACKGROUND Published reports of continuous palliative sedation therapy (CPST) suggest heterogeneity in practice. There is a paucity of reports that compare practice with clinical guidelines. OBJECTIVES To assess adherence of continuous palliative sedation practices with… read more here.
Keywords: sedation practices; health region; sedation; palliative sedation ... See more keywords
Dexmedetomidine and Propofol at End of Life in Pediatric Oncology: Trends in Palliative Sedation Therapy.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2021.0650
Abstract: Context: Palliative sedation therapy (PST) can address suffering at the end of life (EOL) in children with cancer; yet, little is known about PST in this population. Objectives: We sought to describe the characteristics of… read more here.
Keywords: pst; oncology; end life; pediatric oncology ... See more keywords
P767Survey of palliative sedation at the end-of-life in terminally ill heart failure patients - a five year experience in national cardiovascular center
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DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz747.0367
Abstract: Palliative sedation is a therapeutic option when symptom relief is difficult to achieve at the end-of-life. However, little is known regarding palliative sedation in terminally ill heart failure (HF) patients. To survey the practice of… read more here.
Keywords: heart; end life; terminally ill; palliative sedation ... See more keywords
Propofol-based palliative sedation in terminally ill children with solid tumors
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015615
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: The palliative sedation therapy is defined as the intentional reduction of the alert state, using pharmacological tools. Propofol is a short-acting general anesthetic agent, widely used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia… read more here.
Keywords: sedation; based palliative; propofol based; solid tumors ... See more keywords
Level of knowledge, emotional impact and perception about the role of nursing professionals concerning palliative sedation
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14582
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore aspects related to the fulfilment of the role of nurses in palliative sedation. BACKGROUND Palliative sedation demands knowledge and a proper attitude for maintaining comfort, preserving dignity and contributing to… read more here.
Keywords: sedation; palliative sedation; level knowledge; emotional impact ... See more keywords