Journal of health communication
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Recognizing the need for evidence to inform public health officials and health care workers in the U. S. government and low- and middle-income country governments on efficient, effective behavior change policies, strategies, and programs for child health and development, the U. S. government convened the Evidence Summit on Enhancing Child Survival and Development in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries by Achieving Population-Level Behavior Change. ⋯ Members of the evidence review teams were invited to add relevant articles not identified in the initial literature review to complete the bibliographies. Details of the search processes and methods used for screening and quality reviews are described. The evidence review teams were asked to comply with a specific evaluation framework for recommendations on practice and policy on the basis of both expert opinion and the quality of the data reviewed.
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Concerns have been raised about the quality of life and health care received by cancer patients at the end of life (EOL). Many patients die with pain and other distressing symptoms inadequately controlled, receiving burdensome, aggressive care that worsens quality of life and limits patient exposure to palliative care, such as hospice. ⋯ These results highlight the importance of communication in determining EOL cancer care and suggest that communication disparities may contribute to Black-White differences in EOL care. We review the pertinent literature and discuss areas for future research.