Palliative Care Journal Watch

June 19, 2023

Palliative Care Journal Watch

Show Notes

In our June 2023 episode, our host, Dr. Jose Pereira is joined by special guests Dr. Adrienne Selbie and Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah. During this episode, they highlight following 4 articles: Chi N-C, Nakad L, Han S, et al. Family Caregivers’ Challenges in Cancer Pain Management for Patients Receiving Palliative Care. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2023;40(1):43-51. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35503240/​ Groninger H, Nemati D, Cates C, Jordan K, Kelemen A, Shipp G, Munk N. Massage Therapy for Hospitalized Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023 May;65(5):428-441. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.01.011. Epub 2023 Jan 31. PMID: 36731805. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36731805/​ Reblin M, Iacob E, Tay DL, Li H, Thomas Hebdon MC, Beck A, Donaldson G, Cloyes KG, Ellington L. Family Caregiver Reports of Their Own and Patient Symptoms in Cancer Home Hospice Approaching End-of-Life. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2023 May;40(5):508-516. doi: 10.1177/10499091221108119. Epub 2022 Jun 10. PMID: 35689339; PMCID: PMC9734284. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35689339/ ​ Zhukovsky DS, Heung Y, Enriquez P, Itzep N, Lu Z, Nortje N, Stanton P, Wong A, Bruera E. Just-in-Time Decision Making: Preliminary Findings of a Goals of Care Rapid Response Team. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023 Apr;65(4):e337-e343. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.11.022. Epub 2022 Dec 8. PMID: 36496112; PMCID: PMC9729166. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36496112/​ To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/

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