Introduction The incidence of some fatal diseases, including HIV/AIDS, accompanied by depression has become a significant concern in developed, developing and underdeveloped countries. A great deal of ...
Correspondence to Mr George Peat, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK; hcgwp{at}leeds.ac.uk Objectives Adolescents and young adults with life-limiting or life-threatening ...
Objectives Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the UK. Prehabilitation aims to maximise patient fitness and minimise the negative impact of anticancer treatment. What constitutes ...
Background Modern radiotherapy (RT) planning techniques and the use of oral supportive care have reduced the occurrence of acute radiation-induced toxicities. Oral mucositis remains a major concern in ...
Introduction Informal carers play a key supportive role for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The care they provide also plays a vital role in relieving pressure on health and ...
Objectives To develop a model of the impact of cancer cachexia on patients by identifying the relevant health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) issues, and to use the model to identify opportunities for ...
Background Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) forms were introduced to St Michael’s Hospice (SMH) in July 2019 and have been adopted throughout the UK to assist in ...
3 Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Unit, UCL Mental Health Sciences Unit, University College London, London, UK 4 Marie Curie Cancer Care, London, UK 5 Dementia UK, London, UK Correspondence to Dr ...
Objectives To study changes in the peer consultation practice of assessing assisted dying requests and its quality among trained ‘Life End Information Forum’ (LEIF) consultants in Belgium between 2008 ...
Objective In recent years, a simultaneous care model for advanced cancer patients has been recommended meaning that palliative care services are offered throughout their cancer journey. To inform the ...
Background Our aim was to determine feasibility and effect sizes of bright light therapy (BLT), melatonin (MLT), methylphenidate (MP) and eight combinations (BLT+MLT+MP, BLT+MLT, BLT+MP, BLT alone, ...
Correspondence to Dr Jason W Boland, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, UK; Jason.Boland{at}hyms.ac.uk Objectives There is increased interest in cannabinoids for cancer pain ...
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