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Patient Controlled Subcutaneous Analgesia of Hydromorphone Versus Morphine to Treat Moderate and Severe Cancer Pain: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial
Hydromorphone and morphine are the common drugs used for the treatment of moderate to severe cancer pain. Patient controlled subcutaneous analgesia (PCSA) is an effective technique to manage cancer pain. However, few studies have been conducted to show the efficacy and safety of PCSA of hydromorphone for the relief of cancer pain.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - September 22, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Xianzheng Zeng, Jiang Zhu, Jun Li, Chan Chen, Ling Sang, Maotong Liu, Li Song, Hui Liu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - September 20, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - September 20, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Source Type: research
Evaluating the psychometric properties of patient-reported outcome measures for assessing symptoms in hemodialysis: A systematic review using COSMIN guidelines
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) may have an important role in screening and monitoring for unpleasant symptoms in kidney failure. However, there is still little evidence on the psychometric properties of the measures available to assess physical and psychological symptoms in people on hemodialysis. This gap makes it difficult to decide which measure is the most appropriate for use in clinical practice and research with this population.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - September 19, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Helena Sousa, Oscar Ribeiro, Beatriz Aleixo, Alan J. Christensen, Daniela Figueiredo Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Cancer Pain Management in Patients Receiving Inpatient Specialized Palliative Care Services
This study is aimed at assessing the time needed to achieve cancer pain management goals through specialized palliative care (SPC).
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - September 18, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Keita Tagami, Shih-Wei Chiu, Kazuhiro Kosugi, Hiroto Ishiki, Yusuke Hiratsuka, Masaki Shimizu, Masanori Mori, Emi Kubo, Tomoo Ikari, Sayaka Arakawa, Tetsuya Eto, Mayu Shimoda, Hideyuki Hirayama, Kaoru Nishijima, Kota Ouchi, Tatsunori Shimoi, Tomoko Shigen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Multilevel Determinants of Palliative Care Referral in Women with Advanced Ovarian Cancer: A Scoping Review
Receipt of palliative care (PC) has long been suggested in practice for patients with advanced cancer for improved quality of life, mood, and prolonged survival. However, PC referrals in women with ovarian cancer remain suboptimal.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - September 17, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Susie Cho, Barbara A Goff, Donna L Berry Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Potential Drug Interactions in Terminally-Ill Cancer Patients, a Report from the Middle East
This study aims to evaluate the epidemiology of potential drug interactions in terminally-ill cancer patients receiving exclusively supportive care. In this cross-sectional study, during a 6-month follow-up, we considered the medical record of terminally-ill cancer patients referred to palliative care at the cancer center in Isfahan, Iran. Potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) were assessed by Lexi-Interact ver.1.1 online software. During the study period, 133 terminally-ill cancer patients were recruited. We detected 1678 DDIs with moderate or major severity levels. Among them, 330, 219, 32, 1075, and 51 interactions we...
Source: Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy - September 15, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Hamed Mahzoni Erfan Naghsh Mehran Sharifi Ayda Moghaddas Mahnaz Momenzadeh Azadeh Moghaddas Source Type: research
Barriers for adult patients to access palliative care in hospitals: A mixed methods systematic review
: Access to palliative care services is variable, and many inpatients do not receive palliative care. An overview of potential barriers could facilitate the development of strategies to overcome factors that impede access for patients with palliative care needs.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - September 15, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Stefan Pitzer, Patrick Kutschar, Piret Paal, Patrick M ülleder, Stefan Lorenzl, Paulina Wosko, Jürgen Osterbrink, Johannes Bükki Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Oxycodone Extended-Release Capsule Utilization for Pain Management in a Cancer Palliative Care Clinic: A Retrospective Review
J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2023 Sep 13:1-12. doi: 10.1080/15360288.2023.2253248. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTABSTRACT Xtampza ER™, an oxycodone extended-release capsule (OERC), was the first long-acting opioid to feature abuse-deterrent properties and various routes of administration without pharmacokinetic alterations. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate changes in reported pain scores after initiation of or rotation to OERC from a previous opioid. Baseline scores were from patients' outpatient visits immediately before starting OERC and were compared to those at the next two follow-up visits. S...
Source: Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy - September 13, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Jordan Fortunato Justin Kullgren Gary Houchard Jessica Hirsch Nicole Shirilla Meridith Bumb Junan Li Source Type: research
Effects of Opioids, Steroids, Benzodiazepines, Anticholinergics, and Antihistamines on the Efficacy of Antipsychotics for Treating Delirium in End-of-Life Adult Patients Undergoing Palliative Care
J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2023 Sep 13:1-10. doi: 10.1080/15360288.2023.2253241. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to determine the effect of combination therapy involving opioids, steroids, benzodiazepines, anticholinergics, and antihistamines on antipsychotics efficacy for delirium. The study included adult inpatients receiving end-of-life palliative care and diagnosed with hyperactive delirium. Changes in delirium symptoms were assessed using the Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC). A retrospective analysis was conducted on 97 patients with ICDSC scores of ≥4, comparing ...
Source: Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy - September 13, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Junya Sato Rei Tanaka Source Type: research
