Tag: Palliative care
Lean palliative care was linked to shorter hospital stays
Study shows how combining lean health care with palliative care reduced length of stay while maintaining mortality rates and aligning with sustainable development goals in a Brazilian hospital.
Wartime Ukraine cancer care largely recovered near pre-war levels
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Study examines Ukrainian oncology system’s resilience during Russian invasion, documenting rapid recovery mechanisms, international partnerships and persistent barriers to equitable care access.
Italian FICA tool was clear for end-of-life cancer conversations
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in MedicineItalian cultural adaptation and validation of FICA Spiritual History Tool in end-of-life cancer patients, examining spirituality as supportive dimension in palliative care.
Hypodermoclysis appears generally safe in advanced cancer
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in MedicineHypodermoclysis shows favorable safety and feasibility for hydration in advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care, with mild complications in 17% of cases and no consistent survival benefits.
