Self-Determination Theory framework supports maternal well-being and confidence in caring for children with autism
Self-Determination Theory Improves Well-Being for Mothers of Children with Autism
This mini review explores the application of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to improve maternal well-being among caregivers of children wit…
Mothers of children with autism can improve their mental health and confidence by focusing on autonomy, competence, and social connection.
Systematic review reveals significant compassion fatigue differences between high and middle income country palliative care nurses
Compassion fatigue levels differ by country income level and time period for palliative care nurses
A meta-analysis of 3,515 nurses across high and middle-income countries highlights persistent compassion fatigue. Nurses in wealthier nation…
A large review found palliative care nurses in high-income countries reported better outcomes than those in middle-income nations, with stre…
EHR-facilitated collaborative care intervention increased initial palliative care consults by 50% in metastatic cancer patients
EHR symptom monitoring boosts palliative care visits for metastatic cancer patients
This secondary analysis of a cluster-randomized pragmatic trial evaluated an EHR-facilitated collaborative care intervention for monitoring …
A large trial shows that using electronic health records to track symptoms led to a 50% increase in palliative care visits for patients with…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of telehealth in palliative care for advanced cancer
Telehealth improves quality of life in advanced cancer patients
This meta-analysis of 6 randomized controlled trials synthesized evidence on telehealth for adults with advanced cancer in palliative care. …
Telehealth in palliative care may boost quality of life and ease symptoms for people with advanced cancer.
Systematic review and meta-analysis on face-directed fan therapy for dyspnea in advanced disease
A simple fan eases severe breathlessness in palliative care
This meta-analysis of 463 subjects found that face-directed fan therapy significantly reduced immediate dyspnea in adults with advanced dise…
A simple bedside fan can quickly ease the distressing feeling of breathlessness for adults with advanced illness, offering a safe and afford…
Systematic review and meta-analysis on Indian clinicians' attitudes toward euthanasia
Most Indian Doctors and Nurses Reject Euthanasia When Clearly Defined
This meta-analysis synthesized attitudes toward euthanasia among Indian physicians and nurses. The pooled prevalence of approval was 16% wit…
When asked about intentionally giving lethal drugs, only 1 in 6 Indian doctors and nurses say yes, far fewer than earlier surveys suggested.
Nurse and social worker telecare team intervention improved quality of life in high-risk patients with COPD, heart failure, or interstitial lung disease
Telecare Team Helps Heart And Lung Patients Feel Better For Less Cost
This randomized clinical trial evaluated a nurse and social worker telecare team intervention (ADAPT) in high-risk patients with chronic obs…
A simple phone call from a care team can significantly improve how patients feel and function while keeping costs low.
Early Supportive Care Reduces Symptom Burden in Phase I Cancer Trial Patients
Early Supportive Care Reduces Symptoms in Cancer Trial
This randomized controlled trial of 186 patients in Phase I cancer trials found that an Early Supportive Care program significantly reduced …
Patients receiving early supportive care alongside standard treatment reported significantly lower symptom burden and better psychosocial ne…
Forgiveness psychoeducation reduces death anxiety and burden in end-of-life caregivers over one to three months
Forgiveness training eases death anxiety in caregivers
This randomized controlled trial involved 56 caregivers of patients at the end of life.
A small trial found that forgiveness training helped caregivers of dying patients feel less anxious and burdened.
Review of national and regional datasets shows stable palliative care time in community nursing from 2013 to 2024
Community nursing referrals rose while time per patient dropped sharply between 2013 and 2024
This review analyzes secondary data from national and regional datasets regarding community health nursing services provision for adults bet…
Referrals to community nursing services grew steadily from 4,000 to 6,000 per 100,000 people, yet time spent per patient fell from over 150 …
Review of end-of-life acceptance in deceased patients across four European countries
Older Patients More Likely to Accept Death
This retrospective cross-sectional survey review examined GP-assessed acceptance of approaching death among 2,713 deceased adult patients in…
Many people come to terms with dying, and new data shows age and care type play a bigger role than having cancer.
Perspectives paper challenges stroke care leaders to explore transdisciplinary collaboration over silos in primary care
Stroke Care Is Broken—Here’s How Teams Are Fixing It
This perspectives paper reviews the scope of transdisciplinary collaboration versus discipline-specific silos for allied health professional…
A new team-based approach could help stroke survivors get faster, more coordinated care by letting therapists share skills across discipline…
All Palliative Care Articles
- Self-Determination Theory framework supports maternal well-being and confidence in caring for children with autism
- Systematic review reveals significant compassion fatigue differences between high and middle income country palliative care nurses
- EHR-facilitated collaborative care intervention increased initial palliative care consults by 50% in metastatic cancer patients
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of telehealth in palliative care for advanced cancer
- Systematic review and meta-analysis on face-directed fan therapy for dyspnea in advanced disease
- Systematic review and meta-analysis on Indian clinicians' attitudes toward euthanasia
- Forgiveness psychoeducation reduces death anxiety and burden in end-of-life caregivers over one to three months
- Nurse and social worker telecare team intervention improved quality of life in high-risk patients with COPD, heart failure, or interstitial lung disease
- Early Supportive Care Reduces Symptom Burden in Phase I Cancer Trial Patients
- Review of national and regional datasets shows stable palliative care time in community nursing from 2013 to 2024
- Review of end-of-life acceptance in deceased patients across four European countries
- Perspectives paper challenges stroke care leaders to explore transdisciplinary collaboration over silos in primary care
- Review of case report showing durable response after surgery in metastatic bladder SqCC
- Video consultations reduced symptom burden in palliative neurological care compared to treatment as usual
- Disability benefit take-up varied by cause of death and geography in England and Wales
- Oral health factors in 500 Chinese children with special needs show high caries prevalence and associations with hygiene
- Phase 1 trial shows feasibility of 3D CRT plus SBRT boost for metastatic spinal cord compression
- Dementia associated with higher advance directive completion and surrogate involvement in end-of-life care
- Modified medium-length catheter shows lower complication rates than PICC in advanced cancer patients
- Self-expandable metal stents improve patency and survival in malignant hilar biliary obstruction
- Pilot RCT: Telehealth palliative care model may reduce hospital visits in dementia patients