Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Dec 2014
ReviewYouTube as a tool for pain management with informal caregivers of cancer patients: a systematic review.
Cancer caregivers have information and support needs, especially about cancer pain management. With high Internet use reported among caregivers, YouTube may be an accessible option when looking for information on cancer pain management. ⋯ Most videos were primarily directed toward a clinical audience. Future research is necessary to determine if the platform is feasible and beneficial as a support tool for oncology caregivers.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Dec 2014
ReviewYouTube as a tool for pain management with informal caregivers of cancer patients: a systematic review.
Cancer caregivers have information and support needs, especially about cancer pain management. With high Internet use reported among caregivers, YouTube may be an accessible option when looking for information on cancer pain management. ⋯ Most videos were primarily directed toward a clinical audience. Future research is necessary to determine if the platform is feasible and beneficial as a support tool for oncology caregivers.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Dec 2014
ReviewExperience of advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: metasynthesis of qualitative research.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a life-limiting illness. Despite best available treatments, individuals continue to experience symptom burden and have high health care utilization. ⋯ Combining discrete qualitative studies provided a useful perspective of the experience of living with COPD over the past two decades. Further studies into the ongoing needs of individuals with COPD are unlikely to add to this well-established picture. Future research should focus on solutions through the development of interventions that address patients' ongoing needs.