Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Nov 2024
Review Case ReportsMedical management of refractory haematuria in palliative patients.
The management of haematuria, in patients with a palliative diagnosis, refractory to standard measures presents a significant challenge for multidisciplinary teams. Our experiences with two cases led us to review the literature and highlighted the limited evidence base. ⋯ We aim to help support clinicians manage other palliative patients with this challenging symptom in future. Relevant references for this review were identified through searches of PubMed using the terms "haematuria," "hematuria," "palliative," "antifibrinolytic," "tranexamic acid," "etamsylate" "glucocorticoid," "oestrogen," "estrogen," "estradiol," "somatostatin," "thalidomide," hyperbaric oxygen" and "intravesical hyaluronic acid." Other references were suggested by the authors.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Nov 2024
ReviewEnhancing End-of-Life Care with Home-Based Palliative Interventions: A Systematic Review.
Home-Based Palliative Care (HPC) interventions have emerged as a promising approach to deliver patient-centered care in familiar surroundings, aligning with patients' preferences and improving quality of life (QOL). ⋯ HPC interventions demonstrate significant benefits in addressing the complex needs of patients with advanced illnesses. These findings underscore the importance of integrating HPC into healthcare systems to optimize outcomes and promote quality end-of-life care. Future research should focus on expanding access to HPC services, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, and incorporating patient preferences to further improve care delivery in this vulnerable population.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Nov 2024
ReviewEnhancing End-of-Life Care with Home-Based Palliative Interventions: A Systematic Review.
Home-Based Palliative Care (HPC) interventions have emerged as a promising approach to deliver patient-centered care in familiar surroundings, aligning with patients' preferences and improving quality of life (QOL). ⋯ HPC interventions demonstrate significant benefits in addressing the complex needs of patients with advanced illnesses. These findings underscore the importance of integrating HPC into healthcare systems to optimize outcomes and promote quality end-of-life care. Future research should focus on expanding access to HPC services, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, and incorporating patient preferences to further improve care delivery in this vulnerable population.