Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
Observational StudyFrequency and factors associated with unexpected death in an acute palliative care unit: expect the unexpected.
Few studies have examined the frequency of unexpected death and its associated factors in a palliative care setting. ⋯ Unexpected death occurred in an unexpectedly high proportion of patients in the APCU setting and was associated with fewer signs of impending death. Our findings highlight the need for palliative care teams to be prepared for the unexpected.
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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
Perceptions of complementary medicine integration in supportive cancer care of Arabs and Jews in Israel: a cross-cultural study.
There is a dearth of studies on how cultural background influences patients' attitudes and choices regarding complementary and traditional medicine (CTM) integration. ⋯ Although quality of life-related expectations are more pronounced among Jewish respondents, both groups share the expectation from their health care providers to be actively involved in construction of a tailored integrative CTM treatment plan.