Palliative & supportive care
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Palliat Support Care · Sep 2005
Review Comparative StudyAtypical antipsychotics in the management of delirium: a review of the empirical literature.
To review the existing literature of atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of delirium and make recommendations regarding their use in the treatment of delirium. ⋯ Although atypical antipsychotics are widely used in the treatment of delirium, well-designed studies do not exist. Among the existing studies, stronger data supports the use of risperidone and olanzapine, and also quetiapine may be considered in the treatment of delirium. Recommendations are made based on the existing data and literature. The need for well-designed studies to validate the use of atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of delirium continues.
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Palliat Support Care · Sep 2005
Comparative StudyDoes ethnicity matter? Bereavement outcomes in two ethnic groups living in the United Kingdom.
Sociologists, anthropologists, and psychologists agree that grief is a universal phenomenon. Reactions to it are, however, socially constructed and patterned. ⋯ This study has observed higher psychological morbidity among the bereaved Caribbean individuals. Family doctors are a source of support for three-quarters of respondents, and they may need to focus on the needs of black and minority ethnic minorities.
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Palliat Support Care · Sep 2005
Health-related quality of life and enrollment in phase 1 trials in children with incurable cancer.
To investigate health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children eligible for Phase 1 trials and the reasons why families consider participating in these trials. ⋯ Normalcy and control are key end-of-life HRQOL components, and hope for life is a main reason for participating in Phase 1 trials.