There is little research informing appropriate specialty palliative care consultation over
primary palliative care practice, or the ability of the burn surgeon to perform skills such as …

Introduction Most Australians die predictably in acute hospital settings. Despite this,
hospitals remain ill-equipped to care for dying patients with hospital deaths not uncommonly …

There is a significant unmet need for palliative care globally: of the 58 million people dying
annually, it was estimated that at least 60% will have the prolonged advanced illness and …

Background: The management of patients who have suffered burns is crucial in the clinical
field. They have multiple complications which require treatment and have a high risk of …

Background In low-and middle-income countries burn injuries remain responsible for a large
burden of death and disability. Given an annual worldwide incidence of almost 11 million …

The aim of this study was to explore experiences of South African critical care nurses
regarding grief, death and dying in a critical care environment. Data was collected using …

Background In the past decade, the number of people living with life-threatening diseases
has increased. However, these people need to live their remaining life as meaningful as …

Background: The need for palliative care services is rapidly increasing due to the rising
number of patients with non-communicable diseases. The objective of this study was to …

The demand for palliative care for terminally ill patients is rising globally. This review
examines the potential of health worker education to enhance palliative care in Africa. A …

Background Burns are among the most devastating of all injuries and a major global public
health crisis, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In developed countries, aggressive …