Substance use disorders in hospice palliative care: A narrative review of challenges and a case for physician intervention
L Rudy, E Lacroix - Palliative & Supportive Care, 2024 - cambridge.org
ObjectivesSubstance use disorders (SUDs) are frequently encountered in hospice palliative
care (HPC) and pose substantial quality-of-life issues for patients. However, most HPC …
care (HPC) and pose substantial quality-of-life issues for patients. However, most HPC …
Adapting palliative care skills to provide substance use disorder treatment to patients with serious illness
Background: The majority of Palliative Care (PC) clinicians report recently caring for a
person with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The impact of an untreated SUD is associated …
person with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The impact of an untreated SUD is associated …
Pain management in advanced illness and comorbid substance use disorder
AF Walsh, K Broglio - Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Pain is a common, feared, and often undertreated symptom faced by people with life-limiting
illnesses. Those with substance use disorder are at an even greater risk of inadequate pain …
illnesses. Those with substance use disorder are at an even greater risk of inadequate pain …
Interdisciplinary Pain Board for Managing Patients with Palliative Care Needs and Substance Use Disorder: A Pilot Study
SH Given, P Reid Ponte, K Lally… - Journal of Palliative …, 2024 - liebertpub.com
Context: Patients with cancer-related pain and concurrent substance use disorder (SUD)
present a unique set of challenges for palliative care clinicians. A structured forum for …
present a unique set of challenges for palliative care clinicians. A structured forum for …
Substance use disorders in the palliative care patient# 127
GM Reisfield, GD Paulian, GR Wilson - Journal of palliative …, 2009 - liebertpub.com
The spectrum of substance use disorders (SUDs) is characterized by increasing degrees of
craving, compulsive use, loss of control, and continued use despite harm (see Fast Fact# …
craving, compulsive use, loss of control, and continued use despite harm (see Fast Fact# …
Screening and assessment of substance use in hospice care: examining content from a national sample of psychosocial assessments
Background: Quality of care provided by hospice and palliative care agencies depends on a
thorough understanding of the patient, the family, their history, and current risk factors. It is …
thorough understanding of the patient, the family, their history, and current risk factors. It is …
Dying on hospice in the midst of an opioid crisis: what should we do now?
J Gabbard, A Jordan, J Mitchell… - American Journal of …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
The current opioid crisis in the United States is a major problem facing health-care
providers, even at the end of life. Opioids continue to be the mainstay treatment for pain at …
providers, even at the end of life. Opioids continue to be the mainstay treatment for pain at …
Characteristics and clinical challenges in patients with substance use disorder in palliative care—experience from a tertiary center in a high-income country
L Marti, E Hünerwadel, B Hut, SM Christ, F Däster… - BMC palliative …, 2024 - Springer
Background Access to palliative care is often limited for challenging and vulnerable groups,
including persons with substance use disorders. However, with optimized healthcare …
including persons with substance use disorders. However, with optimized healthcare …
Caring for patients with opioid misuse or substance use disorders in hospice: A national survey
GA Langmann, J Childers, JS Merlin - Journal of palliative medicine, 2024 - liebertpub.com
Background: Opioid misuse and substance use disorders (SUDs) including opioid use
disorder (OUD) are common and negatively impact quality of life. Hospice clinicians' …
disorder (OUD) are common and negatively impact quality of life. Hospice clinicians' …
Do palliative care clinics screen for substance abuse and diversion? Results of a national survey
PD Tan, JS Barclay, LJ Blackhall - Journal of Palliative Medicine, 2015 - liebertpub.com
Background: Opioids are the mainstay of treatment of cancer pain. With increased use there
have been concerns about rising rates of prescription drug abuse and diversion. Although …
have been concerns about rising rates of prescription drug abuse and diversion. Although …