PALLIATIVE CARE

This study tested a Turkish version of a tool designed to spot breathing distress in adult palliative care patients who cannot communicate, such as those with advanced illness or sedation. Researchers worked with 100 patients to check if the translated tool is reliable and accura…

This study tested whether a special training program for caregivers could help manage swallowing problems (dysphagia) in stroke patients receiving care at home. Researchers compared 84 caregivers who received the training to those who did not, measuring caregiver burden, patient …

This small pilot study tested a digital decision-support tool called MuSt-PC, designed to help doctors and nurses better manage multiple symptoms in seriously ill patients receiving palliative care. The study involved 44 adult patients with life-limiting illnesses and at least tw…

This study tested whether a special communication tool called 'Best Case/Worst Case' helps doctors have better conversations with older patients who have severe, permanent kidney failure. The tool helps doctors and patients talk about future care options, quality of life, and end…

This study tested whether a home-based program combining heart failure management and palliative care could improve care for seriously ill heart failure patients. Researchers compared two approaches: doctors either had to actively choose to refer patients to the program (usual ca…

This study tested whether sharing a short, immersive nature experience in virtual reality could help hospice patients and their caregivers. Twenty-six people (patients and their caregivers together) tried a personalized 5-15 minute VR session. Researchers measured if this shared …

This study tested a specialized talk therapy designed to help people with advanced cancer who are experiencing severe emotional distress, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness. Researchers worked with 24 adult patients to see if this therapy was practical to deliver and if it cou…

This study tested whether giving a booklet with example questions helps patients with advanced cancer or their families get the information they need during palliative care visits. Researchers enrolled 121 French-speaking adults with metastatic cancer to see if using the booklet …

This study tested whether a special insole, designed using reflexology principles, could help manage constipation in people receiving palliative care. For four weeks, one group of patients walked for 20 minutes a day wearing the insoles, while another group walked without them. R…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing music could help reduce pain and anxiety for cancer patients receiving palliative care. Researchers compared 32 patients who either listened to 30 minutes of instrumental Turkish music or rested quietly. The goal was to see if this …

This study compared two medications used to provide deep, peaceful sedation for patients in the final days of life who have severe, untreatable suffering. It tested whether an older drug, sodium oxybate, could provide more stable sedation than the commonly used midazolam, which c…

This study tested whether a short therapy program could help family members caring for cancer patients. Over 500 unpaid caregivers were randomly assigned to receive either a special problem-solving therapy or a general support session, in addition to their usual care. The goal wa…

This study aimed to understand the emotional burden experienced by terminally ill cancer patients and their primary caregivers when planning a return home for end-of-life care. Researchers surveyed 139 patient-caregiver pairs to measure stress, anxiety, and relationship factors. …

This study tested whether a special training program could improve how cancer nurses care for patients nearing the end of life. Researchers in Oman trained one group of nurses and compared their skills and knowledge to another group who did not receive the training. The goal was …

This study tested whether specially trained educators using video guides could help older adults and people with dementia plan their future medical wishes while in the hospital. It involved over 11,000 patients and their caregivers at two major hospitals. The goal was to see if t…