Background Overtreatment in advanced age ie aggressive interventions that do not improve
survival and are potentially harmful, can impair quality of care near the end of life (EOL). As …

Background: Early palliative care is increasingly recommended but seldom practised. We
sought to examine perceptions of palliative care among patients with advanced cancer and …

Background: End-of-life care must be relevant to the dying person and their family caregiver
regardless of where they live. Rural areas are distinct and need special consideration …

Background There is limited understanding of the 'lived experience'of palliative care patient
within the acute care setting. Failing to engage with and understand the views of patients …

Background Among all cancer patients in the palliative phase, ¾ have reached the age of
65. An aging population will increase the number of people afflicted with cancer, and create …

Context Dying patients commonly experience potentially distressing symptoms. Palliative
care guidelines recommend opioids, anticholinergics, antipsychotics, and benzodiazepines …

Background: The Institute of Medicine identifies that quality palliative/end-of-life (EOL) care
should be provided to patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses and their families by …

It is crucial that palliative care nurses feel competent to practice their profession in
accordance with ethical principles, to personalize care, to remain sensitive, to ensure …

Aim To investigate the barriers to home‐based palliative care for cancer patients from
professional caregivers' experiences. Design A qualitative study. Method This is a …

Background: Although an interdisciplinary approach is considered best practice for caring
for patients at the end of life, or in need of palliative care (PC) services, there is growing …