Background: As a result of demographic change, chronic and oncological diseases are
gaining importance in the context of public health. Palliative care plays a crucial role in …

Purpose Patients with hematologic malignancies (HM) receive palliative care (PC) less often
and later than patients with solid tumors (ST). Patients' lack of knowledge about PC and …

Context Lack of public knowledge of palliative care may be a barrier to timely use of
palliative care and hinder engagement in advance care planning (ACP). Little research has …

Background: Paediatric palliative medicine (PPM) is a holistic approach to care for children
and their families. Services are growing and developing worldwide but significant disparity …

Background Palliative care lower medical expenses and enhances quality of life, but
misconception with euthanasia delays timely care and makes inappropriate patient …

Current research surrounding the experiences of hospice staff is significantly
underdeveloped. Additionally, the stigmatisation of death in Western society has formed …

Background Palliative care (PC) can reduce symptom distress and improve quality of life for
patients and their families experiencing life-threatening illness. While the need for PC in …

Objectives: The purpose of the current study is to suggest a powerful strategy to overcome
the misperceptions of undergraduate nursing students' about paediatric palliative care …

Highlights What are the main findings? The flexibility of the palliative care implementation
model is as or more important than its principles. Public education is a fundamental …

Background: Literature reviews reveal poor knowledge and awareness of palliative care in
the public. Health literacy deficits impact access to palliative care. Objectives: The aim of this …