An integrated respiratory and palliative care service for patients with advanced lung... Patients with advanced lung disease have a higher symptom burden, and poorer quality of life, than those with advanced lung cancer. Dr. Julie McDonald discusses a new service... Read more... 17/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Health Professionals | Acute Care | Specialist Palliative Care Tags: Acute care | Specialist Palliative Care Views: 1451
When will the palliative care evidence be translated into care? Early integration of palliative care for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer not only improved quality of life and psychological symptoms but also was associated... Read more... 14/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence Tags: Evidence-based palliative care Views: 1613
Psychosocial palliative care - patients preferences and priorities Significant levels of distress are experienced by 29-40% of palliative patients. Access to effective psychosocial interventions which reduce distress and enhance wellbeing and... Read more... 7/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Supporting Families Tags: Research | Psychosocial care Views: 2132
Supportive care for carers of people with high-grade glioma Carers have a significant burden in managing the diverse physical, cognitive, and behavioural changes that can occur in people with high-grade glioma (HGG). Clinical Nurse,... Read more... 6/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Supporting Families Tags: Research | carers Views: 1329