The American journal of hospice & palliative care
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Am J Hosp Palliat Care · Feb 2014
The experiences of suffering of palliative care patients in malaysia: a thematic analysis.
A qualitative study was conducted with semi-structured interviews to explore the experiences of suffering in 20 adult palliative care inpatients of University Malaya Medical Centre. The results were thematically analyzed. ⋯ An existential-experiential model of suffering was conceptualized from the analysis. This model may inform the development of interventions in the prevention and management of suffering.
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Am J Hosp Palliat Care · Feb 2014
Integrating massage therapy within the palliative care of veterans with advanced illnesses: an outcome study.
To describe the integration of massage therapy into a palliative care service and to examine the relationship between massage and symptoms in patients with advanced illnesses. ⋯ Massage is a useful tool for improving symptom management and reducing suffering in palliative care patients.