2016 - Volume 1 - Issue 1 Articles
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Short Communication | ArticleJuly 15, 2016 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Background: While many patients hope to die at home, many die in hospitals. Patients die with unrecognized and untreated delirium. Objective: This study examines the prevalence and treatment of delirium in hospitalized patients at the end-of-life. E.....
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Short Communication | ArticleBy Clute MAAugust 21, 2016 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract A brief summary of a parental bereavement research project for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) is provided. The author advocates for not just more research but pleas for palliative care and hospice providers to pay focused.....
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Case Report | ArticleOctober 08, 2016 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract This case discussion outlines the importance of communicating prognosis and shared decision making regarding goals of care.
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Research Article | ArticleBy Alice Calvieri Ana Dardeli Arianna Lombardi Caterina Magnani Diana Giannarelli Giuseppe Casale Valeria TomasiniOctober 16, 2016 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Objective: Opioids are effective in cancer pain management but their use is frequently complicated by side effects such as constipation. The aim of the study was to assess opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in a sample of palliative care cancer patien.....
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Short Communication | ArticleDecember 07, 2016 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Background: All people have different postures while sleeping. Most people will prefer a lateral position. In the last days and hours before dying, patients are usually to be found in a supine position. In literature so far it has never been question.....