Pediatric doctors who specialize in blood cell transplants have mixed views on palliative care, or PC. This type of care focuses on easing symptoms and improving quality of life. It is well-known that PC helps patients who undergo hematopoietic cell transplants, or HCT. However, it is not widely used in pediatric HCT. A recent study tried to understand why this is t...
Anger is a normal response to stress. This is especially true for family caregivers of palliative care patients. These caregivers often face significant burdens. They must balance the demands of caregiving with their own needs. This can lead to high levels of anger and unique ways of expressing it. The burden of caregiving can be immense. It includes physical, ...
Hospice care is widely known as one of the most challenging jobs. It involves a lot of stress and constant exposure to patients with life-limiting conditions. This makes the mental health of hospice workers a big concern. One way to support these workers is by looking at how compassion and self-compassion affect their well-being. A recent study focused on hospice wo...
Guidelines are like roadmaps for healthcare workers. They are supposed to make sure that everyone gets the best possible care. But there is a problem. These guidelines are not always used as they should be. This is especially true in palliative care. Palliative care is all about making life better for people with serious illnesses. It is not just about treating the d...
Cancer patients often face more than just physical pain. They deal with a mix of issues that go beyond what meets the eye. This mix is what experts call "Total Pain. " It includes physical discomfort, social challenges, psychological stress, and spiritual doubts. Understanding this mix is crucial for providing good palliative care. Total Pain was first talked about ...
Medical students starting their clinical training often face a big challenge. They have to deal with their own fears about death. This fear can affect how they care for patients who are dying. So, it is important to understand what makes these students anxious about death. Personality and confidence play a big role in how students handle death anxiety. Some stud...
Palliative care is a crucial part of healthcare. It aims to improve the quality of life for those facing serious illnesses. The goal is to provide relief from symptoms. It also offers psychological and spiritual support. However, not everyone has equal access to these services. There are many factors at play. One big issue is where you live. Access to palliative car...
In China, chatting about death is usually off-limits. This avoidance has led to a lack of understanding about palliative and end-of-life care. This gap in knowledge can result in a poor quality of life for those nearing the end. However, social media is changing the game. It offers a platform to spark conversations and educate the public about these important topics....
Palliative care clinicians in the middle of their careers face unique challenges. They need support to navigate these hurdles. A group of five clinicians from different academic medical centers came together to form a "friendtor" group. They met monthly and had a year-end focus group. The goal was to understand the professional development needs of these clinicians. ...
In the Netherlands, a unique program called "In Dialogue with Your Life Story" has been making waves in palliative care. This program focuses on spiritual care, helping people find peace and meaning in their final days. It's designed to tackle the spiritual needs of people from different faiths. But how does it work? And does it actually help people feel better? ...