Outcome Evaluation of the Palliative Care Emphasis Program on Symptom Management and Assessment for Continuous Medical Education: Nationwide Physician Education Project for Primary Palliative Care in Japan

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryo Yamamoto ◽  
Yoshiyuki Kizawa ◽  
Yoko Nakazawa ◽  
Sachiko Ohde ◽  
Sato Tetsumi ◽  
...  
Praxis ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 92 (38) ◽  
pp. 1565-1565
Author(s):  
Wilhelm Vetter ◽  
Sabina Ludin

Praxis ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 099 (07) ◽  
pp. 411-412
Author(s):  
P.J. Marko ◽  
A. Burkhart ◽  
P.A. Krayenbühl ◽  
P.M. Suter

1996 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 204-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Ripamonti ◽  
Eduardo Bruera

Background Pain, dyspnea, and anorexia are common symptoms experienced by patients with cancer and often are poorly managed. Methods The incidence and causes of these symptoms are described, as well as factors that exacerbate or ameliorate their impact. Results Pharmacologic management of cancer pain is based on the use of a sequential “ladder” that incorporates nonopioid, opioid, and adjuvant drugs, depending on the severity of the pain. This approach usually is effective. Other symptoms of advanced disease may be more difficult to control. Conclusions Adherence to an adequate pain-control strategy will significantly enhance palliation of pain in patients with cancer.


2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Lio ◽  
Xiaohong Ning ◽  
Lianlian Wu ◽  
Ling Fu ◽  
Renslow Sherer ◽  
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1991 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Widrick ◽  
Connie Whaley ◽  
Nancy DiVenere ◽  
Elia Vecchione ◽  
Donald Swartz ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Anish Sethi ◽  
Elyse Everett ◽  
Ambereen Mehta ◽  
Jessica Besbris ◽  
Christa Burke ◽  
...  

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disease resulting in the loss of motor neurons, eventually leading to death. ALS results in complex physical, emotional, and spiritual care needs. Specialty Palliative Care (SPC) is a medical specialty for patients with serious illness that provides an extra layer of support through complicated symptom management, goals of care conversations, and support to patients and families during hard times. Using MEDLINE, APA Psychinfo, and Dynamed databases, we reviewed the literature of SPC in ALS to inform and support an expert opinion perspective on this topic. This manuscript focuses on several key areas of SPC for ALS including insurance and care models, advance care planning, symptom management, quality of life, caregiver support, and end-of-life care. Recommendations to improve specialty palliative care for patients with ALS are reviewed in the discussion section.


Praxis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 110 (15) ◽  
pp. 902-906
Author(s):  
Tanja Fusi-Schmidhauser

Abstract. Patients with advanced COPD have a high symptom burden that is often multidimensional. Identification of patients who might benefit from palliative care through validated identification tools, multidimensional symptom management, and timely discussion of advance planning are elements of a palliative care approach for these patients and their families. Coordination among stakeholders providing care and support to these patients is central to ensuring high-quality care and meeting all of their needs.


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