Palliative Care

Gaps in Understanding of Palliative Care Hinders Its Use Among Nurse Practitioners

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Vicki Moore, PhD

Researchers investigated potential gaps in understanding of palliative care among nurse practitioners in oncology at a large US-based cancer center.

Poor Mobility Associated With Early Postrehabilitation Discharge Mortality

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers sought to identify risk factors for early mortality after discharge from acute inpatient rehabilitation.

Homeopathic Add-On Improves QOL, Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Vicki Moore, PhD

A 3-arm study sought to compare the effects of homeopathic treatments on quality of life with placebo, and survival time with placebo or no treatment.

Palliative Care Consultation Method May Not Improve Uptake Rate in Acute Leukemia

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Jonathan Goodman, MPhil

Researchers sought to determine whether a standardized palliative care consultation system would improve follow-up throughout the duration of a patient’s illness.

High-Dose Dexamethasone Not Recommended for Dyspnea With Cancer

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Vicki Moore, PhD

A randomized clinical trial sought to determine if high-dose dexamethasone would be an effective palliative treatment of dyspnea in patients with cancer.

Knowledge of Cannabis Use for Cancer Inconsistent Among Dispensary Personnel

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Jennifer Larson

Researchers conducted interviews to learn about the levels of training and therapeutics knowledge among cannabis dispensary personnel.

Effect of Adding Palliative Care Intervention on Burnout in Oncology Nurses

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Jennifer Larson

A secondary analysis of the CONNECT study sought to determine if providing palliative care could reduce the experience of burnout over time for nurses.

Improving the Rate of Serious Illness Conversations at Oncology Clinics

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Vicki Moore, PhD

A research project at health system sought to increase the rate of serious illness conversations between clinicians and patients with cancer.

Books, Movies, and Journaling Aid Coping During, After Cancer Treatment

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Sarah Tennenhaus, LMSW CancerCare

An exploration of complementary therapies that help patients cope during and after treatment for cancer.

Patients’, Caregivers’ Perception of Care Better With Palliative Care Pathway

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Vicki Moore, PhD

An interviews conducted with patients and caregivers demonstrated the effects of an early palliative care pathway for advanced colorectal cancer.