Oncology social workers' involvement in palliative care: Secondary data analysis from nationwide oncology social workers survey
This study aimed to delineate the current practice role of oncology social workers involvement in palliative care in the United States.METHODS: This study utilized a cross-sectional design and involved secondary analysis of data from a nationwide survey focused on workforce conditions for oncology social workers. The participants were social workers who were directly involved in providing care to cancer patients and delivering palliative care services. They completed an online survey in which they indicated the relevance of 91 tasks related to their practice. The survey also collected individual demographic and work-relate...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Ting Guan Karlynn BrintzenhofeSzoc Alyssa Middleton Shirley Otis-Green Tara Schapmire Makeeta Rayton Krista Nelson Michael L Grignon Brad Zebrack Source Type: research
Meta-synthesis of ethnic minority families' experiences of children's palliative care across developed countries
Palliat Support Care. 2024 Apr 24:1-14. doi: 10.1017/S1478951524000609. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Meeting the needs of people accessing healthcare from ethnic minority (EM) groups is of great importance. An insight into their experience is needed to improve healthcare providers' ability to align their support with the perspectives and needs of families. This review provides insight into how families from EM backgrounds experience children's palliative care (CPC) by answering the question, "What are the experiences of EM families of children's palliative care across developed countries?"METHODS: A systematic...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Adaobi C Iluno Michael J Tatterton Melanie Haith-Cooper Source Type: research
Communicating visit information to family caregivers: How does method matter? A national survey
This study sought to determine whether mode of receiving clinic visit information (speaking with the patient, attending the visit, or using an after-visit summary [AVS]) was associated with changes in caregiver burden, caregiver preparedness, and the positive aspects of caregiving.METHODS: Cross-sectional web-based survey of a national sample of adult family caregivers. Multiple linear regression models determined associations between communication modes and caregivers' burden, preparedness, and positive aspects of caregiving, adjusting for sociodemographic covariates.RESULTS: Respondents (N = 340) were mostly male (58%), ...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Reed W R Bratches Noah Z Freundlich J Nicholas Odom A James O'Malley Paul J Barr Source Type: research
Integration of the geriatric palliative care in oncological care of elderly patient with cancer
The objective of this article is to describe the profile of the population attended to by the palliative geriatrics clinic and to evaluate the symptomatic control derived from the care provided.METHODS: During 2017 a model based on a holistic approach was implemented, in this model the team geriatric palliative care plays a fundamental role by being part of the palliative care team and functioning as a liaison with the oncology team and other required services. We outlined the profile of 100 patients aged 70 and older seen between 2017 and 2019 at our geriatric palliative care clinic. Descriptive statistics were used. In a...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 15, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Josafat Napole ón Sánchez-Dávila Emma L Ver ástegui Adriana Pe ña-Nieves Silvia Rosa Allende-P érez Source Type: research
Integration of the geriatric palliative care in oncological care of elderly patient with cancer
The objective of this article is to describe the profile of the population attended to by the palliative geriatrics clinic and to evaluate the symptomatic control derived from the care provided.METHODS: During 2017 a model based on a holistic approach was implemented, in this model the team geriatric palliative care plays a fundamental role by being part of the palliative care team and functioning as a liaison with the oncology team and other required services. We outlined the profile of 100 patients aged 70 and older seen between 2017 and 2019 at our geriatric palliative care clinic. Descriptive statistics were used. In a...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 15, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Josafat Napole ón Sánchez-Dávila Emma L Ver ástegui Adriana Pe ña-Nieves Silvia Rosa Allende-P érez Source Type: research
Integration of the geriatric palliative care in oncological care of elderly patient with cancer
The objective of this article is to describe the profile of the population attended to by the palliative geriatrics clinic and to evaluate the symptomatic control derived from the care provided.METHODS: During 2017 a model based on a holistic approach was implemented, in this model the team geriatric palliative care plays a fundamental role by being part of the palliative care team and functioning as a liaison with the oncology team and other required services. We outlined the profile of 100 patients aged 70 and older seen between 2017 and 2019 at our geriatric palliative care clinic. Descriptive statistics were used. In a...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 15, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Josafat Napole ón Sánchez-Dávila Emma L Ver ástegui Adriana Pe ña-Nieves Silvia Rosa Allende-P érez Source Type: research
Integration of the geriatric palliative care in oncological care of elderly patient with cancer
The objective of this article is to describe the profile of the population attended to by the palliative geriatrics clinic and to evaluate the symptomatic control derived from the care provided.METHODS: During 2017 a model based on a holistic approach was implemented, in this model the team geriatric palliative care plays a fundamental role by being part of the palliative care team and functioning as a liaison with the oncology team and other required services. We outlined the profile of 100 patients aged 70 and older seen between 2017 and 2019 at our geriatric palliative care clinic. Descriptive statistics were used. In a...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 15, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Josafat Napole ón Sánchez-Dávila Emma L Ver ástegui Adriana Pe ña-Nieves Silvia Rosa Allende-P érez Source Type: research
Patient altruism at the end of life: A scoping review
Palliat Support Care. 2024 Apr 12:1-13. doi: 10.1017/S1478951524000361. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: The concept of altruism is evidenced in various disciplines but remains understudied in end-of-life (EOL) contexts. Patients at the EOL are often seen as passive recipients of care, whereas the altruism of professionals and families receives more research and clinical attention. Our aim was to summarize the state of the scientific literature concerning the concept of patient altruism in EOL contexts.METHODS: In May 2023, we searched 11 databases for scientific literature on patient altruism in EOL contexts in c...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Anca-Cristina Sterie Gian Domenico Borasio Michael J Deml Claudia Gamondi Ralf J Jox Philip Larkin Alexia Trombert Eve Rubli Truchard Mathieu Bernard Source Type: research
The effects of virtual reality interventions on occupational participation and distress from symptoms in palliative care patients: A pilot study
CONCLUSION: VR therapy showed positive improvements in the participants' occupational performance, satisfaction, and distress from pain and fatigue.PMID:38605653 | DOI:10.1017/S1478951524000245 (Source: Palliative and Supportive Care)
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Julian Corvin Zara Hoskinson Beth Mozolic-Staunton Laetitia Hattingh Russell Plumbridge-Jones Source Type: research
Patient altruism at the end of life: A scoping review
Palliat Support Care. 2024 Apr 12:1-13. doi: 10.1017/S1478951524000361. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: The concept of altruism is evidenced in various disciplines but remains understudied in end-of-life (EOL) contexts. Patients at the EOL are often seen as passive recipients of care, whereas the altruism of professionals and families receives more research and clinical attention. Our aim was to summarize the state of the scientific literature concerning the concept of patient altruism in EOL contexts.METHODS: In May 2023, we searched 11 databases for scientific literature on patient altruism in EOL contexts in c...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Anca-Cristina Sterie Gian Domenico Borasio Michael J Deml Claudia Gamondi Ralf J Jox Philip Larkin Alexia Trombert Eve Rubli Truchard Mathieu Bernard Source Type: research
The effects of virtual reality interventions on occupational participation and distress from symptoms in palliative care patients: A pilot study
CONCLUSION: VR therapy showed positive improvements in the participants' occupational performance, satisfaction, and distress from pain and fatigue.PMID:38605653 | DOI:10.1017/S1478951524000245 (Source: Palliative and Supportive Care)
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Julian Corvin Zara Hoskinson Beth Mozolic-Staunton Laetitia Hattingh Russell Plumbridge-Jones Source Type: research
Patient altruism at the end of life: A scoping review
Palliat Support Care. 2024 Apr 12:1-13. doi: 10.1017/S1478951524000361. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: The concept of altruism is evidenced in various disciplines but remains understudied in end-of-life (EOL) contexts. Patients at the EOL are often seen as passive recipients of care, whereas the altruism of professionals and families receives more research and clinical attention. Our aim was to summarize the state of the scientific literature concerning the concept of patient altruism in EOL contexts.METHODS: In May 2023, we searched 11 databases for scientific literature on patient altruism in EOL contexts in c...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Anca-Cristina Sterie Gian Domenico Borasio Michael J Deml Claudia Gamondi Ralf J Jox Philip Larkin Alexia Trombert Eve Rubli Truchard Mathieu Bernard Source Type: research
The effects of virtual reality interventions on occupational participation and distress from symptoms in palliative care patients: A pilot study
CONCLUSION: VR therapy showed positive improvements in the participants' occupational performance, satisfaction, and distress from pain and fatigue.PMID:38605653 | DOI:10.1017/S1478951524000245 (Source: Palliative and Supportive Care)
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 12, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Julian Corvin Zara Hoskinson Beth Mozolic-Staunton Laetitia Hattingh Russell Plumbridge-Jones Source Type: research
Social capital in the management of breast cancer in Lagos, Nigeria
CONCLUSION: The study emphasizes the significance of involving family members in the breast cancer management process and highlights the need for support systems within families and communities to facilitate better outcomes for breast cancer patients.PMID:38602144 | DOI:10.1017/S147895152400049X (Source: Palliative and Supportive Care)
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 11, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Samuel Ojima Adejoh Peter Osazuwa Oluwakemi Tinuolaoluwa Oyelowo Maria Oyalowo Odey Titi Tade Source Type: research
Social capital in the management of breast cancer in Lagos, Nigeria
CONCLUSION: The study emphasizes the significance of involving family members in the breast cancer management process and highlights the need for support systems within families and communities to facilitate better outcomes for breast cancer patients.PMID:38602144 | DOI:10.1017/S147895152400049X (Source: Palliative and Supportive Care)
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - April 11, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Samuel Ojima Adejoh Peter Osazuwa Oluwakemi Tinuolaoluwa Oyelowo Maria Oyalowo Odey Titi Tade Source Type: research
