Screening of cancers is an important intervention in reducing the incidence and mortality
related to cancers. Bhutan is one small country that is witnessing an increasing incidence …

Background: A comprehensive assessment of patients' problems and needs is essential for
all patients with chronic diseases, including cancer. Aim: This study assesses the problems …

El dolor es el síntoma más temido de los enfermos de cáncer. Se manifiesta en un 30% de
ellos en el momento del diagnóstico y entre el 70 y el 80% en las fases finales de la …

Palliative care aims to relieve serious health-related suffering among patients and families
affected by life-limiting illnesses. However, palliative care remains limited or non-existent in …

Background: Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients diagnosed with an
advanced illness and their families. Family members, who often play a central role caring for …

Objectives: Palliative care is a basic human right for all patients suffering from progressive
and excruciating pain, limitations in daily activities as well as requiring constant care. The …

Introducción: Los cuidados paliativos son intervenciones del equipo de salud, aumentan
calidad de vida en pacientes con enfermedades graves o mortales, previniendo y aliviando …

Objetivo: avaliar e descrever a funcionalidade de idosos com diagnóstico de câncer
assistidos no domicílio. Método: estudo quantitativo, descritivo, que utilizou da Escala de …

Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (ACKD) supposes a public health problem in Ecuador
that requires a comprehensive approach. In view of the scarcity of studies on the subject in …

Os cuidados paliativos abrangem intervenções no alívio do sofrimento da pessoa em
situação paliativa e família. Para que se possam prestar cuidados paliativos de excelência é …