Articles: palliative-care.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Mar 2025
Model for an International Case Sharing Program to Enhance Global Palliative Care Education.
In Thailand, the field of palliative medicine is growing but access and training remain limited. We sought to expand education of resident physicians at Chiang Mai University (CMU) in Thailand through development of an international case sharing program. ⋯ We present a sustainable, convenient, low-cost, cross-cultural palliative care case conference model that has the potential to enrich palliative care education globally.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Mar 2025
Impact of a criteria-based inpatient Palliative Oncology consultation model on end-of-life outcomes.
Early, integrated palliative care (PC) improves outcomes in advanced cancer; however, inpatient PC referrals still exceed outpatient referrals nationwide. Recognizing need for enhanced integration, our cancer center implemented a criteria-based PC consultation model in inpatient oncology. ⋯ Embedded, criteria-based PC consultation in inpatient oncology was associated with earlier PC involvement, longer hospice LOS, and reduced EOL care intensity.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Mar 2025
ReviewLanguage justice as health equity in palliative care: A scoping review.
Communication is the foundation of optimal healthcare provision. Linguistic diversity is a reality in palliative care settings. ⋯ To provide equitable care reflecting language justice, investigators and clinicians should include interpreters, patients, and families as integral team members. The increase in number of interventional studies suggests evidence of the value interpreters add to the palliative care team. Collaborating with linguistically diverse stakeholders reflects language justice and holds promise for ensuring optimal communication.