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10 articles for “palliative care”
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Knowledge Regarding Palliative Care Among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing College of Kashmir
Abstract: Palliative care is a relatively new specialization, having been reintroduced in 1967. Palliative care, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a method that improves patients' and their families' quality of life by concentrating on symptom avoidance and relief. Suffering is alleviated via early detection, precise evaluation, and treatment of physical, psychological, and spiritual pain and associated disorders. While cancer patients continue to be the most common recipients of …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Palliative Care in Elderly: A Case Study
Abstract: Many elderly people live in a good health in their old age. However, there are number of older people who develop complex physical and social problems as they grow older. They are likely to suffer from various medical problems of varying severity, requiring both health and social care. Palliative care is the interdisciplinary team approach that primarily focuses on improving quality of life of persons with advanced illness. With the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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The Current State of Huntington's Disease Treatment: An Overview of Palliative Care and Symptom Management
Abstract: Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative ailment that adversely affects the basal ganglia and the cortex of the brain. Although there is no recognized cure for HD, symptomatic relief and therapeutic management of the condition have improved over the course of time. This review paper provides an up-to-date overview of the current treatment options and symptom management strategies utilized in the care of HD patients. Additionally, it highlights the existing …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 Read article
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Impact of Palliative Care Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Nursing Care Issues in Caregivers of Head and Neck Cancer Patients at Hospice
Abstract: Aim: The primary aim is to assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding nursing care issues in caregivers of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) patients admitted at hospice. Secondary aim is to observe the impact of providing information and teaching skills on nursing care issues to caregivers. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was prospectively carried out involving 33 caregivers of hospice-admitted patients with head and neck cancer. A self-designed, …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Sudarshan Kriya Intervention and Rise of Protective Prostaglandins in Advanced-Stage Breast Cancer: Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer patients in advanced stages of cancer are managed by palliative care. This study reports important prostaglandin changes observed with added intervention of Sudarshan Kriya in their ongoing palliative care. Level of Prostaglandin A₂ (PGA₂) indicates tumor growth suppression; its level rises if person’s general condition is good, physically fit and active while PGE₂ and D₂ are considered pro-inflammatory. Quantitative assessment of Prostaglandins was done pre and post …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 62–68 Read article
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Review Paper: Community Liaison Pharmacists in Home Care
Abstract: Medication-related problems are common among home care patients who take many medications and have complex medical histories and health problems. The goals of home health care services are to help individuals to improve function and live with greater independence, to promote the client’s optimal level of well-being, and to assist the patient to remain at home, avoiding hospitalization or admission to long-term care institutions. Home care is an arrangement of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 11–31 Read article
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Towards smart cancer care - AI enhanced monitoring and intervention
Abstract: According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) for 2022, cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality, accounting for roughly 16% of all deaths globally. The goal of the cancer community is to improve the lives of those who are impacted by cancer and to cut the cancer death rate in half during the next several years. If cancer is identified early and treated, its impact on …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Comprehensive Healthcare, Key Achievements and Milestones at AYUSH Wellness Clinic, President’s Estate: A Report of Six Years of Functioning
Abstract: There has been a rapid transition in the health needs of our country from infectious diseases to chronic diseases and lifestyle disorders in the last few decades. Likewise, there has been a resurgence of interest in holistic systems of health care among the general public. The Government of India has emphasized establishment of specialty centers of Indian systems of medicine and Homeopathy. Taking this vision forward, Rashtrapati Bhavan with the …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Morphine: A Pharmacological Perspective on Its Cancer Pain Management
Abstract: Morphine continues to be a key treatment in managing cancer pain because of its strong pain-relieving effects and established clinical history. Despite the emergence of alternative opioids and pain management therapies, morphine continues to be widely prescribed, particularly in palliative care settings. However, its use has been accompanied by concerns regarding tolerance, dependence, and adverse effects, which complicate long-term administration. This review explores the pharmacological aspects of morphine in cancer …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Case Report of Advanced Periampullary Carcinoma: Palliative Chemotherapy Following Whipple’s Surgery
Abstract: This case report delves into the complex management of a 60-year-old female patient diagnosed with Stage 4 periampullary carcinoma, encompassing the pancreatic head. Presenting with difficulty in eating, diagnostic investigations, including ERCP, confirmed the diagnosis, leading to Whipple's surgery. Postoperatively, liver metastasis was identified, prompting palliative intervention through stenting and the initiation of a GEMOX chemotherapy regimen. The patient responded favorably to the initial chemotherapy cycle, leading to a planned …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article