Indian journal of palliative care
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Indian J Palliat Care · Apr 2018
Prognostic Factors of Malignant Pleural Effusion among Palliative Care Outpatients: A Retrospective Study.
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) has varied survival and indicates advanced disease. LENT prognostic score is the first validated score used for MPE. This study assessed the role of LENT among palliative care cancer patients and assessed different patient, tumor, and treatment related factors that may affect survival. ⋯ ECOG performance status, bilateral effusion, and no oncological treatment after diagnosis of MPE were associated with poor ST. Lung primary was associated with shorter OS and ST. Small numbers precluded any definitive conclusion on the prognostic value of LENT in our group of patients, and hence larger studies are recommended.
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Indian J Palliat Care · Apr 2018
Analgesic and Opioid Use in Pain Associated with Head-and-Neck Radiation Therapy.
The aim of the study is to find the incidence of analgesic and opioid use in pain associated in HNC patient undergoing radiation therapy. ⋯ More than 90% of all head and neck cancer patient undergoing radiation therapy experience therapy related pain for more than 6 weeks. 53% of the patients require opioids and 15% require strong opioids. The use of concurrent chemotherapy was significantly associated with severe pain.
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Indian J Palliat Care · Apr 2018
Parents' Voice in Managing the Pain of Children with Cancer during Palliative Care.
Pain experienced by children can adversely affect their growth and development. Pain is a major health problem for cancer patients and remains an unresolved problem. ⋯ It can be concluded that the child's pain is the main cause of mothers' stress and pressure and also affects the daily lives of mothers and children. Along with the most effective intervention, nurses need to provide mothers and children with adequate information about cancer pain.
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Indian J Palliat Care · Apr 2018
Professional Quality of Life among Professional Care Providers at Cancer Palliative Care Centers in Bengaluru, India.
Being a professional care provider at cancer palliative care settings is demanding and stressful. Literature has indicated the prevalence of high burnout (BO) and distress; however, there is a dearth of studies in India, with no study available on professional quality of life in the field of palliative care. ⋯ The overall results strongly suggest that a short intervention targeting STS and BO can help the study population and further enhance their CS and patient care.
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Indian J Palliat Care · Apr 2018
Perceived Barriers to Symptoms Management among Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients.
Caring for patients with advanced disease involves many concerns for caregivers. All aspects of health of the caregiver is compromised in the process of caring for the cancer patients. Usually, most of the terminally ill cancer patients live with their caregivers at home. ⋯ FCGs take the major responsibilities both at the hospital and at home in caring for the cancer patients. Since FCGs had lack of knowledge on caring of cancer patients, there is a need for awareness program on the assessment and management of symptoms among cancer patients.