Introduction/Background The potential benefit of using an anticipatory driver is more robust symptom management at the end of life, with less need for repeated ...

Objectives To investigate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous clonidine for refractory symptoms in the palliative setting. Methods A retrospective chart review of the use of subcutaneous clonidine ...

Background Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid, generally prescribed in patients who do not tolerate morphine. There has recently been concern that oxycodone is being used more frequently which would ...

Objectives Multidisciplinary team meetings are a regular feature in the provision of palliative care, involving a range of professionals. Yet, their purpose and best format are not necessarily well ...

Introduction Poverty and deprivation are invisible yet powerful influences over people’s experiences of palliative and end of life care. The socio-economic impact on terminally ill migrants on UK ...

Introduction Conversation guides may support healthcare professionals to engage effectively in difficult communication. Differently from previous conversation guides that provide a talking map with ...

Objectives To determine the distribution of prostate cancer (PCa) patients between physical activity and kinesiophobia, ...

Objective Fan therapy is widely acknowledged as an essential component in the management of dyspnoea with numerous studies supporting its efficacy in alleviating dyspnoea among patients with chronic ...

Importance Limb spasticity is a common issue among stroke patients. Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) is recommended as an alternative therapy for managing upper limb spasticity ...

Objectives The use of herbal medicine is widespread among oncology patients, with potentially negative interactions with anticancer drugs. This study identified herbal products being used among a ...

Introduction Given the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses, it is essential to prioritize the education and support of informal caregivers. In the Portuguese context, there is a paucity of ...