Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
Independent Validation of the Japanese Version of the EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL for Patients With Advanced Cancer.
Although the psychometric properties of the Japanese version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 15-Palliative Care (EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL) have been examined previously, that study had several limitations, for example, small sample size. ⋯ The Japanese version of EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL has sufficient validity, acceptable reliability, and feasibility for patients with advanced cancer.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
Diffusion of palliative care in nursing homes: lessons from the culture change movement.
Studies have found that nursing homes (NHs) that rely heavily on Medicaid funding are less likely to implement innovative approaches to care, such as palliative care (PC) or resident-centered approaches commonly referred to as "culture change" (CC). However, a nationally representative survey we previously conducted found that some high Medicaid facilities have implemented these innovative approaches. ⋯ PC advocates could learn much from the CC model in which advocates have used multipronged efforts to institute reform.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
Independent validation of the modified prognosis palliative care study predictor models in three palliative care settings.
Accurate prognostic information in palliative care settings is needed for patients to make decisions and set goals and priorities. The Prognosis Palliative Care Study (PiPS) predictor models were presented in 2011, but have not yet been fully validated by other research teams. ⋯ The modified PiPS was successfully validated and can be useful in palliative care units, hospital-based palliative care teams, and home-based palliative care services.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
Application of therapeutic harp sounds for quality of life among hospitalized patients.
Hospitalized patients experience symptoms including pain and anxiety that may negatively affect their well-being and overall quality of life (QOL), even when medical interventions are deemed successful. ⋯ There is evidence of strong positive effects on the QOL of hospitalized patients who received therapeutic harp sound treatment along with standard care.