Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
9 articles tagged "Journal of Pain and Symptom Management"
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VSED with Hospice: Clinical Course, Symptom Management, and Patient Demographics
A case series details the clinical trajectory, symptom burden, and care needs of patients choosing voluntarily stopping eating and drinking.
New Tool Assesses Integrative Oncology Competencies in Trainees
A validated questionnaire helps evaluate baseline clinical skills in integrative oncology among healthcare provider trainees, supporting targeted.
Validated 33-Item Instrument Quantifies Patient Misconceptions Regarding Hospice Care
The Hospice Perceptions Instrument identifies specific barriers to enrollment, including myths about eligibility and service quality.
Clinician Recommendation Increases Patient Willingness to Use Behavioral Pain Strategies
A survey of 455 oncology outpatients finds that provider endorsement is the strongest motivator for adopting behavioral health interventions.
Palliative Care Reduces Acute Hospital Use in Stage IV Cancer
A retrospective cohort study of 7,144 patients shows specialist palliative care lowers emergency visits and hospitalizations by over 35%.
Intranasal Ketamine Reduces Existential Distress in Advanced Cancer Patients
Secondary analysis shows three doses of intranasal ketamine improve death-related anxiety and existential well-being in palliative care.
Early Palliative Referral Improves End-of-Life Care Regardless of Visit Frequency
Timing of referral for metastatic solid tumors significantly impacts hospice enrollment and ICU use more than the total number of visits.
Oncology Providers Prioritize Social Support and Symptom Control at End-of-Life
A qualitative study of 49 clinicians reveals how personal values differ by career stage and may influence patient-centered care.
Buprenorphine Initiation Succeeds in 71% of Opioid-Tolerant Cancer Patients
A retrospective study shows transdermal and buccal buprenorphine reduce pain scores with low rates of precipitated withdrawal.