Articles: palliative-care.
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Jan 2025
ReviewChronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A narrative synthesis of its hallmarks for palliative care clinicians.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a life-limiting condition and the third leading cause of death worldwide. People with COPD experience physical and psychological symptoms and functional limitations that impair their quality of life. ⋯ In this narrative synthesis of key aspects of COPD care, we propose practical, evidence-based strategies to integrate palliative care principles with conventional disease-directed treatments throughout the illness trajectory. We emphasize the importance of equipping clinicians caring for people with COPD with a thorough understanding of both the inherent disease complexities and the cornerstones of its multimodal management, including palliative care, to address the unique psychosocial and physical needs of this patient population.
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Objectives: The field of pediatric palliative care (PPC) has grown in the last few years because of increased awareness of the unique requirements of children at the terminal stage. In this study, we aimed to analyze the willingness and confidence of adult palliative care physicians in Saudi Arabia who provide palliative care services to children in need. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design to collect data from a large sample of palliative care physicians in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ In addition, they are less comfortable managing pain and symptoms than interacting with families of palliative children. Conclusions: In Saudi Arabia, palliative care physicians are eager to offer PPC; however, they need requisite resources and training. In addition, we found that palliative care physicians and their patients would benefit from further support and assistance from a PPC team.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2025
A comic that explains palliative care: how patients experience comic-based educational material.
The aim of this study was to create a patient-centered comic on palliative care with and for patients admitted to a palliative care unit and to examine their experiences of graphic educational material. ⋯ The results of the present study offer insights into mostly positive reactions of patients when presented with a comic about palliative care. The study showed how illustrated educational information led to deepened conversation among the interviewer and the patients, offering insights into their experiences and imagination.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jan 2025
ReviewEarly Integration of Palliative Care in Non-Oncological Patients: A Systematic Review.
Palliative care (PALC) is traditionally linked to end-of-life cancer care but also benefits advanced nononcological diseases. ⋯ The impact of early PALC on health outcomes in nononcological diseases is inconsistent. Addressing barriers to early PALC integration and conducting further high-quality research are essential for optimizing care pathways and enhancing patient outcomes.