Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Feb 2024
Primary Author Characteristics Associated with Publication in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
Scientific journals are the primary source for dissemination of research findings, and this process relies on rigorous editorial and peer-review. As part of continuing efforts by the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM) to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, JPSM's leadership requested an external evaluation of their publication decisions. ⋯ In this analysis of publication decisions by the JPSM, there were differences in acceptance rates by region of residence, ethnicity, and race but not by gender. Asian authors and authors residing in regions outside of North America had greater odds of rejection compared to White or North American authors.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Feb 2024
Reliability of the pen-on-paper pain drawing analysis using different scanning procedures.
Pen-on-paper pain drawing are an easily administered self-reported measure that enables patients to report the spatial distribution of their pain. The digitalization of pain drawings has facilitated the extraction of quantitative metrics, such as pain extent and location. This study aimed to assess the reliability of pen-on-paper pain drawing analysis conducted by an automated pain-spot recognition algorithm using various scanning procedures. ⋯ The analysis of pen-on-paper pain drawings demonstrated excellent reliability, suggesting that the automated pain-spot recognition algorithm is unaffected by scanning procedures. These findings support the algorithm's applicability in both research and clinical practice.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Feb 2024
Improving Prenatal Palliative Care Consultation Using Diagnostic Trigger Criteria: Improving Prenatal Palliative Care Consultation through Quality Improvement.
Three percent of pregnancies are complicated by congenital anomalies. Prenatal integration of pediatric palliative care (PPC) may be hindered by non-standardized PPC referral processes. This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to improve prenatal PPC consultation using a diagnostic trigger list. ⋯ Diagnostic trigger lists improve initial rates of prenatal PPC consultation and additional interventions are likely needed to sustain this increase.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Feb 2024
Knowledge of Palliative Care and Barriers to Access Among Outpatients with Cancer.
Palliative Care (PC) is poorly understood by laypersons. However, little is known about what ambulatory patients with cancer understand about PC or what barriers to access exist. ⋯ In this cross-sectional study of outpatients with cancer, findings suggest that high knowledge of PC may co-exist with a lingering uneasiness towards the service. Additionally, factors beyond knowledge, such as logistic barriers, anxiety, and oncologists' preference may be perpetuating the delay or lack of involvement in PC.