Palliative Medicine in Practice

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"Palliative Medicine in Practice" - official journal of the Polish Association of Palliative Care.

24/08/2026

A recent structured narrative review examines the role of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and related neurostimulation techniques in patients with refractory cancer-related neuropathic pain in palliative and supportive care.

The authors emphasize that SCS should not be considered an established treatment for cancer pain in general. However, it may be a reasonable option in carefully selected patients with refractory, localizable, and stable neuropathic pain, including chemotherapy-induced painful polyneuropathy, plexopathy, radiculopathy, and persistent neuropathic pain after cancer treatment. The available evidence remains limited and is largely based on case reports, small series, and retrospective studies.

Authors: Jakub Wiśniewski, Anna Barbara Marcinkowska

📖 Read the full article:
https://doi.org/10.5603/pmp.113310

28/07/2026

Can functional status help clinicians predict survival in patients with advanced cancer?

In this retrospective cohort study of 417 adults receiving palliative care at a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia, the authors evaluated the prognostic value of the Palliative Performance Scale (PPS), the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS), and selected clinical and laboratory parameters.

Functional status measured using the PPS showed the clearest association with survival. Serum albumin and age were also independent predictors of mortality, whereas symptom burden assessed using the ESAS was not significantly associated with survival.

These findings support combining functional and biological indicators when estimating prognosis, planning end-of-life care, and considering timely hospice referral.

Authors: Sana Alzaidi, Majd Ahmad, Hassan Alkattan, Gofran Abduljabbar

📖 Read the full article:
https://journals.viamedica.pl/palliative_medicine_in_practice/article/view/113028

07/07/2026

Place of death is a key indicator of end-of-life care quality - but what does it look like for patients with renal cell carcinoma?

This nationwide CDC WONDER analysis of 329,918 RCC decedents in the United States (1999–2023) shows a clear shift away from medical facility deaths toward hospice facility deaths. Yet the study also highlights persistent racial, ethnic, and rural disparities in access to community-based end-of-life care.

A concise but important read for oncologists, palliative care teams, and health policy professionals interested in equity, hospice access, and goal-concordant care.

Authors: Cher Ying Foo, Ojasav Sehrawat, Saad Jamshed

19/06/2026

A recent brief communication based on the 2025 EAPC Atlas shows that specialized palliative care services in Europe increased from nearly 5,000 in 2013 to 7,119 in 2025, but average service density rose only from 0.78 to 0.96 per 100,000 inhabitants. The analysis highlights persistent regional inequalities, with Western Europe closest to the EAPC benchmark and Central Asia still showing minimal availability.

Authors: Eduardo Garralda, Vilma Tripodoro, Álvaro Montero, Carlos Centeno

19/06/2026

We are pleased to announce that Palliative Medicine in Practice has received an Impact Factor 2025 of 1.0 and a CiteScore 2025 of 1.1 in Scopus.

This important achievement reflects the journal’s growing international visibility and its contribution to the development of palliative medicine in Poland and beyond.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Editor-in-Chief, Professor Wojciech Leppert, the Associate Editors, the Editorial Advisory Board, the entire editorial team, and the Via Medica publishing team for their dedication, professionalism, and continued commitment to advancing the journal.

We would also like to thank all authors, reviewers, and readers whose work and engagement contribute to the quality, recognition, and scientific impact of Palliative Medicine in Practice.

16/06/2026

Long-term oxygen therapy is familiar in COPD care - but what happens after it is prescribed for severe or very severe breathlessness? This post-prescribing cohort sub-study shows that real-world LTOT use varies widely: from continuous use to exertional, as-needed, or rare use. The findings raise an important clinical question: how do patients understand and operationalize oxygen prescriptions at home?

Authors: Slavica Kochovska, Sungwon Chang, Sofia Cicero, Belinda Fazekas, Kris Mooren, David Currow
📖 Read the full text: https://journals.viamedica.pl/palliative_medicine_in_practice/article/view/112386

05/06/2026

Insomnia is common in hospitalized patients with cancer - but is it always linked to depression?

This cross-sectional study from a tertiary care center in India used the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and PHQ-9 to explore sleep disturbance and depressive symptoms in adult cancer inpatients. The results suggest a clinically important message for oncology practice: insomnia was frequent, yet it did not show a statistically significant association with depressive symptom burden in this cohort.

An important reminder for clinicians: in oncology settings, sleep disturbance may deserve dedicated screening and management rather than being viewed only as a byproduct of mood symptoms.

Authors: Girik Subudhi, Shradhit Subudhi, Kimaya Harshal Chaudhari, Romil Chandrani, Akriti Sharma

29/05/2026

Day 1 of the 18th International Conference of the journal *Palliative Medicine in Practice*, dedicated to palliative medicine and geriatrics, is underway.

The official opening of the event is already behind us, along with an intensive and highly substantive block of sessions focused on the key challenges of everyday clinical practice. Today’s discussions revolve around the treatment of chronic pain in older adults, the safety of pharmacotherapy, the selection of analgesics, as well as the practical aspects of symptom management in elderly patients.

It is becoming increasingly clear how important individualized therapy, awareness of polypharmacy, and an interdisciplinary approach to the needs of patients and their loved ones truly are.

Still ahead of us today are an afternoon session on symptom management in clinical practice and workshops devoted to drug interactions involving analgesics, the treatment of pressure ulcers, and support for patients’ families and caregivers.

We would like to thank all participants for their presence, engagement, and valuable discussions. See you at the next points of the program and tomorrow on the second day of the conference.
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26/05/2026

What do health workers really think about medically assisted dying? This systematic review brings together evidence from 43 studies and shows a far more nuanced picture than a simple “for or against” debate. Across the literature, clinicians describe tensions between patient autonomy, relief of suffering, professional duty, moral conviction, and emotional burden. The review also highlights a recurring unmet need: clearer policies, better training, and stronger support for teams navigating end-of-life decisions. A thought-provoking read for palliative care, ethics, and broader clinical practice.

Authors: Edward Odoom, Frederick Acheampong Nimo, Mildred Awinpiini Asore, Christiana Asiedu, Godswill Sedinam Lanyo, Esther Naana Gyan, Abigail Gyamfi-Samakome, Abigail Opokua Tutu, Hilda Kessewah Koranteng, Kenneth Sekyi Obempong, Mustapha Amoadu, Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan

12/05/2026

Malignant chylothorax is rare in solid tumors — but when it occurs, it can quickly become a major diagnostic and palliative challenge. This case report describes bilateral malignant chylothorax in metastatic osteosarcoma and shows why supportive strategies may offer only limited benefit in advanced disease. A valuable read for clinicians managing pleural complications, high symptom burden, and proportional care in oncology.

Authors: John Cardenas, Pina Munera

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Department Of Palliative Medicine, Department Of Family Medicine, MedicAleja University Of Gdańsk, Ul Dębinki 2
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https://journals.viamedica.pl/palliative_medicine_in_practice, https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Palliative-Medicine-

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