Browsing Sentraladministrasjonen by Journals "BMC Palliative Care"
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Health-related quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer in the palliative phase: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background The occurrence of colorectal cancer has doubled over the last 50 years and many people are living with the disease in the palliative phase. Therefore, it is important that healthcare personnel have knowledge ... -
Healthcare personnel’s perspectives on health technology in home-based pediatric palliative care: a qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background In the context of pediatric palliative care, where the quality of life of children with life-limiting or life- threatening conditions is of utmost importance, the integration of health technology must support ... -
Hospitalizations and re-hospitalizations at the end-of-life among cancer patients; a retrospective register data study.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Patients with incurable cancer are frequently hospitalized within their last 30 days of life (DOL) due to numerous symptoms and concerns. These hospitalizations can be burdensome for the patient and the caregivers ... -
Implementing welfare technology in palliative homecare for patients with cancer: a qualitative study of health-care professionals’ experiences
(BMC Palliative Care;20, Article number: 146 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-17)Background Introducing welfare technology in home-based palliative care has been suggested to be beneficial for improving access to health care at home and enhancing patients’ feelings of security and safety. However, ... -
Making room for life and death at the same time – a qualitative study of health and social care professionals’ understanding and use of the concept of paediatric palliative care
(BMC Palliative Care;21, Article number: 50 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-11)Background: The concept of pediatric palliative care (PPC) is applied diferently within the healthcare system and among healthcare professionals (HCPs). To our knowledge, no studies have investigated how multidisciplinary ... -
Patient-reported outcome measures in children, adolescents, and young adults with palliative care needs—a scoping review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background - Measuring outcomes facilitates evaluation of palliative services for children, adolescents, and young adults (CAYAs) with life-limiting and/or life-threatening (LL/LT) conditions. Implementation of patient-reported, ... -
Stories of paediatric palliative care: a qualitative study exploring health care professionals’ understanding of the concept
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background By sharing patient stories, health care professionals (HCPs) may communicate their attitudes, values and beliefs about caring and treatment. Previous qualitative research has shown that HCPs usually associate ...