Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2012
Meta AnalysisKey characteristics of palliative care studies reported in the specialized literature.
Although research activity in palliative care is rapidly increasing, the composition of published studies--in terms of significant research characteristics--has not yet been well described. ⋯ Although there is a broad range of research undertaken in palliative care, few studies generate high-level evidence, with data showing a relative lack of funding for hospice and palliative care studies.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2012
Clinical TrialInpatient palliative care and patient pain: pre- and post-outcomes.
Hospitalized patients with serious illness often receive inadequate pain and symptom management at the end of life. ⋯ To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to follow IPC patient pain after hospital discharge. Findings support IPC teams' effectiveness in managing pain during hospitalization but suggest a lack of continuity in pain management following discharge. Research exploring IPC patient post-discharge transition experiences will likely improve understanding of post-discharge pain outcomes.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2012
Clinical TrialContent development for the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Multiple Myeloma (FACT-MM): use of qualitative and quantitative methods for scale construction.
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common hematologic malignancy and is associated with symptom burden and impairments in health-related quality of life (HRQL). ⋯ The 14-item FACT-MM PRO measure was developed based on expert clinician and patient data, ensuring relevance to HRQL for MM patients.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2012
Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the 20-item Pain Anxiety Symptoms Scale (ChPASS-20).
The Pain Anxiety Symptoms Scale (PASS) was designed to assess pain-related anxiety and fear. Although the scale is a reliable measure with good psychometric properties, its validity among ethnic Chinese has yet to be evaluated. ⋯ Our data support the factorial validity, reliability, and construct validity of the ChPASS-20 in a Chinese population.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jun 2012
Palliative sedation in advanced cancer patients followed at home: a retrospective analysis.
Data regarding palliative sedation at home in dying patients are lacking. ⋯ PS at home seems to be a feasible treatment option among selected patients and makes a potentially important contribution to improving care for those who choose to die at home.