Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
The frequency and factors associated with the use of a dedicated Supportive Care Center Telephone Triaging Program in patients with advanced cancer at a comprehensive cancer center.
There is limited literature on characteristics of telephone triage programs and the nature of interventions in palliative care. ⋯ In this study, we found that overall utilization of the SCCTP by ACPs referred to palliative care was relatively low at 28.7%. The use of the SCCTP was particularly poor among the IPs on discharge. Patients who used SCCTP had worse pain, fatigue, depression, and well-being scores and better delirium scores.
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Pain is a common and significant symptom experienced by children with advanced malignant disease. There is limited research on pain management of these children at home. ⋯ PCA with a CADD can be used to manage pain in the home setting. Dose adjustments and opioid switches were performed with no adverse incidents.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · May 2015
Letter Case ReportsPalliative neck surgery in metastatic lung cancer: a case report.