The American journal of hospice & palliative care
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Am J Hosp Palliat Care · Apr 2020
Meta AnalysisImmediate Effect of Fan Therapy in Terminal Cancer With Dyspnea at Rest: A Meta-Analysis.
Dyspnea is a common distressing symptom in patients with malignant and nonmalignant diseases. Fan therapy, which uses a fan to blow air toward the patient's face, can alleviate dyspnea; however, its efficacy remains unclear. ⋯ This meta-analysis demonstrated that fan therapy may be an effective intervention for dyspnea at rest in patients with terminal cancer.
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Am J Hosp Palliat Care · Apr 2020
Attitudes and Other Factors Influencing End-of-Life Discussion by Physicians, Nurses, and Care Staff: A Nationwide Survey in Japan.
Better understanding about the attitudes of health-care providers toward end-of-life discussion would facilitate the development of systematic strategies for improving end-of-life care. ⋯ The percentages of physicians, nurses, and care staff involved in adequate end-of-life discussion with patients near death were not high. Participation in a structured education program might have a positive influence on end-of-life discussion with patients.