Palliative care

Original Research

Treatment of Lymphedema in Patients With Advanced Cancer Receiving Palliative Care: A Single-Center Experience

05/09/2024

This single-center, retrospective cohort study investigated the course of treatment for lymphedema in patients receiving palliative care to assess posttreatment outcomes.

This single-center,...

05/09/2024

ePlasty

Practical Research

Examining Workplace Education for Long-Term Care Staff to Advance Expertise in Palliative Care for Persons With Dementia: A Scoping Review Protocol

11/22/2023

Jen Calver , PhD;

Attila Kovacs ;

Manon Lemonde , RN, PhD;

Volletta Peters , MSW, PhD(c);

Marvin Mnaymeneh , BA, MA;

Winnie Sun , RN, PhD;

In this paper, researchers outline their scoping review protocol for the conduct and reporting of existing evidence published in the literature related to the effectiveness of palliative care training for long-term care staff, including...

In this paper, researchers...

11/22/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Terminal Delirium

07/10/2023

Shixie Jiang , MD;

Jonathan T. Stewart , MD, DLFAPA, AGSF, DFAPA;

This review describes methods of managing terminal delirium to ensure a comfortable and peaceful death for the patient and their loved ones.

This review describes methods of...

07/10/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

When All Else Fails Vac It: A Case Report on the Efficacy of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as a Singular Modality to Accelerate Wound Healing for Limb Salvage

The purpose of this case study is to investigate the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy as a singular modality for limb salvage status-post extensive sharp debridement of the foo...

Michael Acerra ;

Cindy Alsamarriae ;

Brian M. Gillette ;

11/23/2020

Case Report and Brief Review

The Role of Palliative Care in Morbid Obesity

05/28/2019

Marcos L. Montagnini , MD, FACP;

Shenbagam Dewar , MD;

This case serves to demonstrate gaps in care for this population and provides recommendations for intervention.

This case serves to demonstrate...

05/28/2019

Annals of Long-Term Care

Case Report

Rapid Endovascular Control of Hemorrhage Secondary to Malignant Carotid Erosion with Airway Compromise

05/01/2012

Two cases of exsanguinating cervical hemorrhage with sudden airway compromise secondary to recurrent tumor erosion into the left common carotid artery treated expeditiously (30 minutes) with covered stent placement are presented.

Two cases of exsanguinating...

05/01/2012

Vascular Disease Management