Correlation between patient quality of life in palliative care and burden of their family caregivers: a prospective observational cohort study
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12 Krug K, Miksch A, Peters-Klimm F, Engeser P, Szecsenyi J. Correlation between patient quality of life in palliative care and burden of their family caregivers: a prospective observational cohort study. BMC Palliat Care. 2016 jan;15:4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-016-0082-y. PMid:26767785. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-016-008...
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2016/ Germany |
To identify the correlations between change in patient quality of life and family caregiver burden that need to be considered in patient management. |
Prospective, observational, cohort study |
Pain, fatigue, dyspnea, insomnia, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, depression, and anxiety |
How much psychological distress is experienced at home by patients with palliative care needs in Germany? A cross-sectional study using the distress thermometer
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13 Küttner S, Wüller J, Pastrana T. How much psychological distress is experienced at home by patients with palliative care needs in Germany? A cross-sectional study using the distress thermometer. Palliat Support Care. 2017 abr;15(2):205-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1478951516000560. PMid:27456895. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1478951516000...
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2017/ Germany |
To describe the prevalence of psychosocial distress in palliative care patients living at home and related factors and test the implementation of the Emergency Thermometer in the home palliative care service. |
Prospective, cross-sectional study |
Fear, nervousness, sadness, constipation, fatigue, dyspnea, changes in urination, pain, insomnia, memory/concentration, appetite, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, dry/congestive nose, sleep, dry/itchy skin, tingling hands/foot, and distress |
Palliative home care for patients with advanced haematological malignancies-a multicenter survey
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14 Kaiser F, Rudloff LV, Vehling-Kaiser U, Hollburg W, Nauck F, Alt-Epping B. Palliative home care for patients with advanced haematological malignancies-a multicenter survey. Ann Hematol. 2017;96(9):1557-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00277-017-3045-3. PMid:28638954. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00277-017-304...
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2017/ Germany |
To analyze the physical symptoms and psychosocial demands of patients with advanced hematologic disease under specialized home palliative care. |
Retrospective, descriptive, multicenter |
Pain, bleeding, fatigue, depression, dyspnea, nausea/vomiting, edema, constipation, diarrhea, weight loss, dysphagia, hypotension/hypertension, incontinence, and dehydration. |
Prevalence of neoplastic cachexia and associated factors at home1515 Duval PA, Bergmann RB, Vale IAV, Colling C, Araújo ES, Assunção MCF. Prevalência de caquexia neoplásica e fatores associados na internação domiciliar. Rev bras cancerol. 2015 jul;61(3):261-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2015v61n3.262. http://dx.doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC...
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2015/ Brazil |
To verify which factors are associated with cachexia in oncology patients participating in a home hospice program, using standardized concepts for the syndrome. |
Cross-sectional and descriptive |
Anorexia, pain, satiety, xerostomia, nausea, constipation, dysphagia, vomiting, dysgeusia, dysosmia, diarrhea, and cachexia. |
Multidimensional Scale in the Assessment of Pain and Symptoms in the Elderly in Palliative Care1616 Faller JW, Zilly A, de Moura CB, Brusnicki PH. Multidimensional pain and symptom assessment scale for elderly people in palliative care. Cogitare enferm. 2016 abr/jun;21(2):1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i2.45734. http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i2.45734...
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2016/ Brazil |
To evaluate pain and associated symptoms in elderly cancer patients in palliative care at home. |
Cross-sectional |
Pain, fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, appetite, shortness of breath, depression, anxiety and feeling of well-being, constipation, diarrhea, urinary incontinence, polyuria, insomnia, anorexia, and fatigue. |
Cancer patients, emergencies service and provision of palliative care
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17 Miranda B, Vidal SA, Mello MJ, Lima JT, Rêgo JC, Pantaleão MC et al. Cancer patients, emergencies service and provision of palliative care. Rev Assoc Med Bras. 2016 maio/jun;62(3):207-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.62.03.207. PMid:27310542. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.62.0...
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2016/ Brazil |
To describe the clinical and sociodemographic profile of oncology patients seen at the emergency department of a High Complexity Oncology Center, observing the coverage of palliative care and home care. |
Cross-sectional |
Pain, gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms. |
Manifestations and needs related to the process of death and dying: perspective of the person with cancer1818 Tomaszewski AS, Oliveira SG, Arrieira ICO, Cardoso DH, Sartor SF. Demonstrations and necessities on the death and dying process: perspective of the person with cancer. J Res fundam. care online. 2017 jul/set;9(3):705-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.rpcfo.v9.5503. http://dx.doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.rpcf...
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2017/ Brazil |
To know the manifestations and needs related to the process of death and dying of the person with cancer at the end of life. |
Case Study |
Pain, nausea/vomiting, constipation, anorexia, dyspnea, anxiety, depression, agitation, insomnia, confusion, fatigue, dysphagia. |
Cognition, functionality and symptoms in patients under home palliative care
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19 Scottini MA, Moritz RD, Siqueira JE. Cognition, functionality and symptoms in patients under home palliative care. Rev Assoc Med Bras. 2018 jan;64(10):922-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.64.10.922. PMid:30517240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.64.1...
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2018/ Brazil |
To evaluate the degree of cognition, functionality, presence of symptoms and medications prescribed for patients in home palliative care. |
Cross-sectional |
Constipation, dyspnea, appetite, anxiety, depression, nausea, pain, asthenia. |
Correlates and predictors of changes in dyspnea symptoms over time among community-dwelling palliative home care clients
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20 Freeman S, Hirdes JP, Stolee P, Garcia J, Smith TF. Correlates and predictors of changes in dyspnea symptoms over time among community-dwelling palliative home care clients. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2015 dez;50(6):793-805. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.06.016. PMid:26297850. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman....
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2015/ Canada |
Describe the clinical and health characteristics of people with dyspnea receiving home-based palliative care and identify factors affecting change in dyspnea over time. |
Observational cohort |
Pain, depression, insomnia, drowsiness, fatigue, airway secretion, weight loss, peripheral edema, urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence, acid reflux, and nausea/vomiting. |
Palliative care experience in the last 3 months of life: a quantitative comparison of care provided in residential hospices, hospitals, and the home from the perspectives of bereaved caregivers
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21 Bainbridge D, Seow H. Palliative care experience in the last 3 months of life: a quantitative comparison of care provided in residential hospices, hospitals, and the home from the perspectives of bereaved caregivers. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2018;35(3):456-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049909117713497. PMid:28610431. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10499091177134...
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2018/ Canada |
To capture the experiences of end-of-life care in various settings of bereaved caregivers of people who have died in a residential hospice. |
Quantitative and descriptive |
The study cites physical pain and “other symptoms” across the board. |
Emergency department visits at the end of life of patients with terminal cancer: pattern, causes, and avoidability
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22 Alsirafy SA, Raheem AA, Al-Zahrani AS, Mohammed AA, Sherisher MA, El-Kashif AT et al. Emergency department visits at the end of life of patients with terminal cancer: pattern, causes, and avoidability. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2016;33(7):658-62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049909115581819. PMid:25877944. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10499091155818...
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2016/ Egypt |
To describe the pattern of emergency department visits, explore their causes and potential avoidability during the last three months of life for patients with terminal cancer. |
Observational cohort |
Pain, dyspnea, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, altered consciousness, fever, bleeding, diarrhea, cough, anorexia, constipation, dehydration, jaundice, urinary symptoms, skin symptoms, edema, insomnia, choking, agitation, seizures, dysarthria, dysphagia, hoarseness, hypotension, and rhinorrhea |
Informal caregiver challenges for advanced cancer patients during end-of-life care in Johannesburg, South Africa and distinctions based on place of death
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23 O’Neil DS, Prigerson HG, Mmoledi K, Sobekwa M, Ratshikana-Moloko M, Tsitsi JM et al. Informal caregiver challenges for advanced cancer patients during end-of-life care in Johannesburg, South Africa and distinctions based on place of death. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2018;56(1):98-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.03.017. PMid:29604380. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman....
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2018/ United states |
To better understand the challenges of informal caregivers at the end of life in South Africa, both at home and in inpatient units. |
Retrospective cohort study |
Pain, dyspnea, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, insomnia, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, limb weakness, edema, fever, thirst, convulsions, and sadness. |
Palliative care for patients with cancer: do patients receive the care they consider important? A survey study
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7 Heins M, Hofstede J, Rijken M, Korevaar J, Donker G, Francke A. Palliative care for patients with cancer: do patients receive the care they consider important? A survey study. BMC Palliat Care. 2018;17(1):61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-018-0315-3. PMid:29665807. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-018-031...
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2018/ United states |
To study what aspects of patient care general practitioners and home care nurses consider important and |
Quantitative and descriptive |
Pain, shortness of breath, tiredness, constipation, anxiety, and depression. |
Communicating caregivers' challenges with cancer pain management: an analysis of home hospice visits
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24 Han CJ, Chi NC, Han S, Demiris G, Parker-Oliver D, Washington K et al. Communicating caregivers’ challenges with cancer pain management: an analysis of home hospice visits. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2018;55(5):1296-303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.01.004. PMid:29360571. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman....
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2018/ United states |
To identify how family caregivers of cancer patients communicate their pain management challenges to nurses during home visits and how these nurses respond to these raised challenges. |
Quantitative and descriptive |
Pain. |
Predictors of posthospital transitions of care in patients with advanced cancer
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25 Lage DE, Nipp RD, D’Arpino SM, Moran SM, Johnson PC, Wong RL et al. Predictors of posthospital transitions of care in patients with advanced cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2018;36(1):76-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2017.74.0340. PMid:29068784. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2017.74.03...
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2018/ United states |
To examine predictors of discharge location and assess the relationship between location with survival and risk factors for hospital readmission. |
Quantitative and descriptive |
Revised Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS-r) to assess symptoms: nausea, dyspnea, poor appetite, pain, drowsiness, depression, anxiety, well-being, and fatigue. Constipation included. |
Home palliative sedation using phenobarbital suppositories: time to death, patient characteristics, and administration protocol
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26 Setla J, Pasniciuc SV. Home palliative sedation using phenobarbital suppositories: time to death, patient characteristics, and administration protocol. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2019;36(10):871-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049909119839695. PMid:30947512. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10499091198396...
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2019/ United states |
Describe the use of phenobarbital suppositories in the home for sedation purposes; understand the characteristics of potential patients and those in whom suppositories were actually used; measure time to death after initiation of phenobarbital suppositories. |
Case series study, retrospective |
Delirium, pain, and dyspnea. |
Reasons for transferral to emergency departments of terminally ill patients - a French descriptive and retrospective study
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27 Cornillon P, Loiseau S, Aublet-Cuvelier B, Guastella V. Reasons for transferal to emergency departments of terminally ill patients - a French descriptive and retrospective study. BMC Palliat Care. 2016;15(1):87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-016-0155-y. PMid:27769258. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-016-015...
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2016/ France |
Identificar quais razões levam os pacientes terminais hospitalizados em casa a procurar os serviços de emergência para, assim, determinar se essas procuras eram potencialmente evitáveis. |
Quantitativo e descritivo |
Fraqueza generalizada, dispneia, dor, oclusão e sangramento. |
The effect of weekly specialist palliative care teleconsultations in patients with advanced cancer - a randomized clinical trial
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28 Hoek PD, Schers HJ, Bronkhorst EM, Vissers KCP, Hasselaar JGJ. The effect of weekly specialist palliative care teleconsultations in patients with advanced cancer -a randomized clinical trial. BMC Med. 2017;15(1):119. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12916-017-0866-9. PMid:28625164. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12916-017-086...
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2017/ The Netherlands |
To determine whether weekly teleconsultations by home-based palliative care specialists improve the symptom burden experienced by the patient when compared to “usual care”. |
Randomized, prospective, non-blinded, two-armed study |
Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS): pain, fatigue, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, loss of appetite, and well-being plus anxiety and depression. |
Hospital admission of cancer patients: avoidable practice or necessary care?
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29 Numico G, Cristofano A, Mozzicafreddo A, Cursio OE, Franco P, Courthod G et al. Hospital admission of cancer patients: avoidable practice or necessary care? PLoS One. 2015;10(3):e0120827. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0120827. PMid:25812117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0...
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2015/Italy |
To describe admissions to a medical oncology inpatient service with respect to patients and tumor characteristics and the outcome of the hospital stay. |
Quantitative and retrospective |
Dyspnea, pain, fever, bowel obstruction, nausea/vomiting, jaundice, diarrhea, dysphagia, fatigue, and cachexia. |
Sleep disturbances in patients with advanced cancer in different palliative care settings
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30 Mercadante S, Aielli F, Adile C, Ferrera P, Valle A, Cartoni C et al. Sleep disturbances in patients with advanced cancer in different palliative care settings. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2015;50(6):786-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.06.018. PMid:26311122. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman....
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2015/Italy |
To evaluate the prevalence of sleep disturbances and possible correlations with associated factors in a large number of patients with advanced cancer admitted to different palliative care settings. |
Quantitative and descriptive |
ESAS: pain, asthenia, nausea, anorexia, anxiety, depression, dyspnea, and well-being. |
Age differences in the last week of life in advanced cancer patients followed at home
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31 Mercadante S, Aielli F, Masedu F, Valenti M, Verna L, Porzio G. Age differences in the last week of life in advanced cancer patients followed at home. Support Care Cancer. 2016;24(4):1889-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-015-2988-y. PMid:26471279. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-015-298...
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2016/Italy |
To evaluate the possible differences in symptom burden and pain problems and the need for palliative sedation, in different age groups, in the last week of life. |
Cross-sectional and retrospective |
ESAS: pain, nausea, asthenia, anxiety, depression, anorexia, dyspnea, drowsiness, and well-being. |
Characteristics of advanced cancer patients who were readmitted to an acute palliative/supportive care unit
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32 Mercadante S, Adile C, Ferrera P, Casuccio A. Characteristics of advanced cancer patients who were readmitted to an acute palliative/supportive care unit. Support Care Cancer. 2017;25(6):1947-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3604-0. PMid:28161787. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-360...
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2017/Italy |
To evaluate the characteristics of patients readmitted to a palliative care unit, the reasons for readmission, and the outcome after receiving specialized evaluation and treatment. |
Observational and analytical |
ESAS: pain, weakness, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, dyspnea, insomnia, appetite, and well-being. |
Characteristics of patients with an unplanned admission to an acute palliative care unit
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33 Mercadante S, Adile C, Ferrera P, Casuccio A. Characteristics of patients with an unplanned admission to an acute palliative care unit. Intern Emerg Med. 2017;12(5):587-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11739-017-1619-7. PMid:28160235. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11739-017-161...
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2017/Italy |
To compare the symptom burden of patients who had an unplanned admission to an acute palliative care unit with patients who had a regular planned admission. |
Cohort |
ESAS: pain, weakness, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, dyspnea, insomnia, appetite, and well-being. |
Prevalence of delirium in advanced cancer patients in home care and hospice and outcomes after 1 week of palliative care
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34 Mercadante S, Masedu F, Balzani I, De Giovanni D, Montanari L, Pittureri C et al. Prevalence of delirium in advanced cancer patients in home care and hospice and outcomes after 1 week of palliative care. Support Care Cancer. 2018;26(3):913-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3910-6. PMid:28980071. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-391...
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2018/Italy |
Assess the prevalence of delirium in patients with advanced cancer admitted to different palliative care services in Italy and possible related factors. |
Quantitative, study of consecutive cases |
ESAS: pain, asthenia, nausea, anorexia, anxiety, depression, drowsiness, dyspnea, and well-being. |
Symptom expression in advanced cancer patients admitted to hospice or home care with and without delirium
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35 Mercadante S, Masedu F, Maltoni M, De Giovanni D, Montanari L, Pittureri C et al. Symptom expression in advanced cancer patients admitted to hospice or home care with and without delirium. Intern Emerg Med. 2019;14(4):515-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11739-018-1969-9. PMid:30334235. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11739-018-196...
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2018/Italy |
To investigate the relationship between delirium and symptom expression in patients with advanced cancer admitted to palliative care services. |
Quantitative and prospective. |
Weakness, nausea, drowsiness, lack of appetite, well-being, depression, and delirium. |
Do symptoms among home palliative care patients with advanced cancer decide the place of death? Focusing on the presence or absence of symptoms during home care
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36 Okamoto Y, Fukui S, Yoshiuchi K, Ishikawa T. Do symptoms among home palliative care patients with advanced cancer decide the place of death? Focusing on the presence or absence of symptoms during home care. J Palliat Med. 2016;19(5):488-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2015.0184. PMid:26849084. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2015.0184...
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2016/Japan |
To investigate the association between the actual place of death of Japanese patients in home care with advanced cancer and individual, disease, and environmental factors, including the presence or absence of symptoms. |
Quantitative and descriptive |
Pain, delirium, depression, and dyspnea. |
Changes in Relatives' Perspectives on Quality of Death, Quality of Care, Pain Relief, and Caregiving Burden Before and After a Region-Based Palliative Care Intervention
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37 Maeda I, Miyashita M, Yamagishi A, Kinoshita H, Shirahige Y, Izumi N et al. Changes in Relatives’ Perspectives on Qualit of Death, Quality of Care, Pain Relief, and Caregiving Burden Before and After a Region-Based Palliative Care Intervention. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2016;52(5):637-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.03.022. PMid:27664834. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman....
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2016/Japan |
To examine changes in palliative care outcomes in different care settings (hospitals, palliative care units, and home) and to obtain information on how to improve palliative care at the regional level. |
Intervention trial |
Pain. |
How to come to terms with facing death: a qualitative study examining the experiences of patients with terminal cancer
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38 Kyota A, Kanda K. How to come to terms with facing death: a qualitative study examining the experiences of patients with terminal cancer. BMC Palliat Care. 2019;18(1):33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-019-0417-6. PMid:30947725. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-019-041...
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2019/Japan |
To explore how patients with terminal cancer, who have not expressed depressed mood or pain, manage feelings associated with anxiety and depression. |
Qualitative, exploratory |
Physical pain, anxiety, depression, sadness, well-being, and weakness. |
Behavioral risk factors of constipation in palliative care patients
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39 Dzierżanowski T, Cialkowska-Rysz A. Behavioral risk factors of constipation in palliative care patients. Support Care Cancer. 2015;23(6):1787-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-014-2495-6. PMid:25471176. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-014-249...
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2015/ Poland |
To assess the correlation between frequency of bowel movements and risk factors for constipation. |
Cohort, retrospective |
Pain, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, cachexia, and constipation. |
Is dying in hospital better than home in incurable cancer and what factors influence this? A population-based study
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40 Gomes B, Calanzani N, Koffman J, Higginson IJ. Is dying in hospital better than home in incurable cancer and what factors influence this? A population-based study. BMC Med. 2015;13:235. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12916-015-0466-5. PMid:26449231. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12916-015-046...
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2015/ United Kingdom |
Verify the association between the location of death, health services used, and grief, sense of peace, and intensity of grief. |
Case-control study |
Pain and sadness. |
What are the current challenges of managing cancer pain and could digital technologies help?
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41 Adam R, de Bruin M, Burton CD, Bond CM, Giatsi Clausen M, Murchie P. What are the current challenges of managing cancer pain and could digital technologies help? BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2018;8(2):204-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2016-001232. PMid:28554888. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2016...
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2018/ United Kingdom |
Explore current pain management strategies used by patients, caregivers, and professionals and investigate opportunities for digital technologies to enhance cancer pain management. |
Qualitative |
Pain, constipation, hallucinations, and urinary side effects. |
Factors associated with emergency services use in Taiwanese advanced cancer patients receiving palliative home care services during out-of-hours periods: a retrospective medical record study
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42 Kao YH, Liu YT, Koo M, Chiang JK. Factors associated with emergency services use in Taiwanese advanced cancer patients receiving palliative home care services during out-ofhours periods: a retrospective medical record study. BMC Palliat Care. 2018;17(1):46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-018-0302-8. PMid:29530021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-018-030...
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2018/ Taiwan |
Investigate the factors for emergency department use by patients with advanced cancer in the out-of-hours periods of the home palliative care service. |
Case-control based retrospective review. |
Pain, fever, nausea/vomiting, constipation, dyspnea, change in consciousness, and gastrointestinal bleeding. |
A Prospective Cohort Study of Factors Associated With Place of Death Among Patients With Late-Stage Cancer in Southern Africa
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43 Blanchard CL, Ayeni O, O’Neil DS, Prigerson HG, Jacobson JS, Neugut AI et al. A prospective cohort study of factors associated with place of death among patients with late-stage cancer in Southern Africa. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019;57(5):923-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.01.014. PMid:30708125. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman....
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2019/ South Africa |
To investigate the factors associated with preferred and actual place of death for cancer patients in Johannesburg, South Africa. |
Prospective cohort |
Pain. |
An examination of home-based end-of-life care for cancer patients: a qualitative study
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44 Lai XB, Chen LQ, Chen SH, Xia HO. An examination of home-based end-of-life care for cancer patients: a qualitative study. BMC Palliat Care. 2019;18(1):115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-019-0501-y. PMid:31843006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12904-019-050...
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2019/ China |
To explore how home-based end-of-life care is provided in community health service centers in Shanghai and examine the difficulties during the provision of such care. |
Qualitative |
Pain. |
Intervention of Humanized Nursing Accompaniment and Quality of Life in People with Advanced Cancer
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45 Hermosilla-Ávila AE, Sanhueza-Alvarado OI. Intervention of humanized nursing accompaniment and quality of life in people with advanced cancer. Aquichan. 2019;19(3):e1933. http://dx.doi.org/10.5294/aqui.2019.19.3.3. http://dx.doi.org/10.5294/aqui.2019.19.3...
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2019/Chile |
To evaluate the effect of a humanized Nursing home care intervention on the quality of life of people with advanced cancer and the family caregiver. |
Pre- and post-intervention experimental. |
Fatigue, dyspnea, lack of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, insomnia, anorexia, nausea/vomiting, and pain. |