30/09/2024
The latest issue of Palliative Medicine in Practice is now available!
The newest edition (Vol. 18, No. 3, 2024) offers a range of insightful articles exploring key aspects of palliative care and chronic disease management. Here are some of the most notable publications that are worth reading:
✨ Spiritual support in hospice and oncology care – Zuzanna Gurzyńska and colleagues examine the readiness of medical staff to provide spiritual support to patients. Their study reveals that oncology ward personnel feel less prepared to offer such support compared to hospice staff. This is a critical issue, particularly in the context of caring for patients with poor prognoses.
🧠 Alzheimer's disease management in Brunei – Shi Ying Tan and Shyh Poh Teo conducted an audit of care provided to patients with Alzheimer's disease in Brunei, highlighting gaps in the implementation of guidelines. The findings emphasize the need to improve care standards, including the increased use of cognitive stimulation therapies.
💪 Quality of life and emotional outcomes after colorectal cancer surgery – Katarzyna Dróżdż and her research team analyzed post-surgical quality of life in Polish patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. Their findings show that patients who underwent minimally invasive procedures reported better quality of life and fewer emotional challenges compared to those who had traditional surgeries.
🌿 Cannabinoids in chronic pain management – Grzegorz Łukasik and colleagues present a review of alternative therapies for chronic pain management, focusing on the use of cannabinoids. The article explores the mechanisms of action and efficacy of these treatments in palliative care settings.
💬 Raising awareness and community engagement in palliative care – Sunjida Shahriah and co-authors propose various initiatives, such as public awareness campaigns and the development of volunteer programs, aimed at enhancing community involvement in palliative care, especially in regions with limited access to services.
Each of these articles addresses critical aspects of palliative care from both medical and societal perspectives, offering valuable insights and recommendations for clinical practice.
📖 For more information, check out the full issue of Palliative Medicine in Practice 2024, Vol. 18, No. 3:
🔗 https://journals.viamedica.pl/palliative_medicine_in_practice/issue/archive?issueId=6395