Background: We built a web-based, interactive, self-directed learning module about end-of-
life care. Objective: The study objective was to develop an online module about end-of-life …

Objective Integrated palliative care for populations with cancer is now highly recommended.
However, numerous physicians working in cancer care are still reluctant to refer patients to …

Background Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) enter the
palliative phase when cure is no longer possible or when they refuse curative treatment. The …

59 Background: Given the importance of palliative and end-of-life (EOL) care in terminally ill
patients (pts), it is crucial that physicians feel comfortable in leading EOL discussions and …

Background Literature is scarce on the palliative care experiences of patients with head and
neck cancer. We report our experience in this patient population after the establishment of …

Objectives Incorporation of patients' perspectives in daily practice is necessary to adapt care
to users' needs. However, information on patients' needs and preferences for integrated care …

We are delighted to present this themed issue of research into palliative and end-of-life care
in cancer. Once associated only with care delivered at the far end of the spectrum of life, and …

This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of
head and neck cancer patients in the UK. It identifies the current evidence base and role of …

Background The purpose of this study was to describe patient characteristics and prognostic
factors for survival in the palliative stage of patients with head and neck cancer. Methods …

Background Early palliative care (EPC) is an important aspect of cancer management but, to
our knowledge, has never been evaluated in patients with head and neck cancer. Hence …