Self-Expanding Metallic Stents (SEMS) in inoperable esophageal cancer: A prospective analysis of morbidity and survival outcomes
Conclusion: SEMS effectively reduced dysphagia in inoperable esophageal cancer. Better survival rates were observed in females than males. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Brij Sharma Sujeet Raina Rajesh Sharma Vishal Bodh Sunil K Raina Neetu Sharma Source Type: research
Radiation for palliation: Role of palliative radiotherapy in allevieating pain/symptoms in a prospective observational study at two Tertiary Care Centers
Conclusions: Palliative radiation is an important part of the management of cancer care and when given improves QOL, and significant pain relief. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Ashok Kumar Hari Mukundan Sharad Bhatnagar Arti Sarin Sachin Taneja Srimukta Sahoo Source Type: research
Effect of hypofractionated, palliative radiotherapy on quality of life in late-stage oral cavity cancer: A prospective clinical trial
Conclusions: The improvement in QOL parameters suggests that the regimen of 52.5 Gy in 15 fractions is suitable for palliative intent radiotherapy in late-stage oral cavity cancer for effective palliation for short periods. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Aswin Chandran Veluthattil Shyama Prem Sudha Saravanan Kandasamy Sunitha Vellathussery Chakkalakkoombil Source Type: research
Availability of informal caregivers for palliative care patients with cancer: Is there a difference between higher- and lower-income settings
Conclusion: Low-income countries are more common to have an informal caregiver who is a family member of different degree of relevance. Caregivers in low-income settings tend to be younger, of the female gender, married, and living in the same household than in high-income ones. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Raafat Abdel-Malek Dina E Farag Kyrillus S Shohdy Sarah Cox Source Type: research
Validation of the comprehensive needs assessment tool in patients with advanced cancer
Conclusions: The CNAT showed construct and known-group validity and internal consistency in this study sample and can be used to assess the unmet needs of advanced cancer patients in the Singapore context. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Grace Meijuan Yang Grace Su-Yin Pang Geok Ling Lee Patricia Soek Hui Neo Yin Yee Wong Debra Limin Qu Yin Bun Cheung Source Type: research
& #8220;Adjunctive effects of a short session of music on pain, low-mood and anxiety modulation among cancer patients & #8221; & #8211; A randomized crossover clinical trial
Conclusions: Hence, we conclude that culturally familiar instrumental classical music demonstrates a significant effect in alleviating pain, anxiety, and low mood as an adjunct to on-going therapies in cancer patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Gunasekara Vidana Mestrige Chamath Fernando Lagath Udara Wanigabadu Buddhika Vidanagama Terancy Shyamale Perera Samaranayaka Jeewandara Mudiyanselage Kamal Chandima Jeewandara Source Type: research
Colorful screams of silent emotions: A study with oncological patients
Conclusion: In this study, we aim to demonstrate how the artistic expression of emotions, in particular, through painting, has a positive effect on healing, hope, and the interactions between cancer patients under oncological treatment and medical professionals. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sema Yilmaz Rakici Elanur Karaman Source Type: research
Addressing a long-felt need: Introducing palliative care for MBBS Students in the new competency-Based Medical Education Curriculum
Pragna RaoIndian Journal of Palliative Care 2019 25(3):359-360 (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Pragna Rao Source Type: research
IAPCONKochi 2019 Abstracts
Indian Journal of Palliative Care 2019 25(2):260-357 (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - April 15, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Source Type: research
IAPCONKochi 2019 Proceedings
Sunitha Daniel, Chitra VenkateswaranIndian Journal of Palliative Care 2019 25(2):255-259 (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - April 15, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sunitha Daniel Chitra Venkateswaran Source Type: research
Conference Editorial
Chitra VenkateswaranIndian Journal of Palliative Care 2019 25(2):254-254 (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - April 15, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Chitra Venkateswaran Source Type: research
Effect of palliative bronchoscopic interventions on symptom burden in patients with central airway narrowing: A retrospective review
Conclusion: There is an instantaneous valuable palliation of symptoms and improved health-care utilization with airway tumor debulking and stenting. Multidisciplinary interventions with emphasis delivery of palliative care provide better care of patients with CAO. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - April 15, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Anuja Pandit Nishkarsh Gupta Vinod Kumar Sachidanand Jee Bharati Rakesh Garg Karan Madan Seema Mishra Sushma Bhatnagar Source Type: research
A qualitative study to assess collusion and psychological distress in cancer patients
Conclusion: This statistics suggests that collusion goes unnoticed in terminal illnesses and communication skills play a major role in identifying and dealing with collusion. This also unearths need to formulate interview techniques and structured assessment tools or questionnaire in palliative cancer care which are sparse. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - April 15, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Roshan Sutar Prabha S Chandra Prabha Seshachar Linge Gowda Santosh K Chaturvedi Source Type: research
Exploring the experiences of oncology nurses about the factors facilitating their presence at the bedside of patients with cancer: A qualitative study
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that nurses' spiritual beliefs, kindness, and professional commitment and establishing human-friendly relationships with the patient and family would help the nurses of the oncology unit to have a more effective presence in the patients' bed. It seems that further studies are needed to examine the facilitators of the presence of oncology nurses on patients' bedside based on severity of illness. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - April 15, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Fereshteh Araghian Mojarad Akram Sanagoo Leila Jouybari Source Type: research
The analysis of spirituality of patients with HIV/AIDS in taking lessons and self-acceptance
Conclusion: Results of the study suggested the patients to get motivated and to develop aspects of spirituality so that it can help to ease in the process of self acceptance, asgetting closer to God through pray, read the Quran, fasting, etc. (Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - April 15, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Neila Sulung Rahmi Asyura Source Type: research
