Applying the community readiness model to identify and address inequity in end-of-life care in South Asian communities

Source: Palliative Medicine

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Date of publication: December 2022

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This article discusses using the Community Readiness Model to help identify the barriers in how South Asian communities access palliative care services.

Length of publication: 1 page

Reflecting on palliative care for children, young people and their families: a revised model

Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing 2022, 28 (10): 482-490

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Date of publication: October 2022

Publication type: Research Article

In a nutshell: This article looks at an updated and specialised reflective model for use in children’s palliative care. Reflective models are usually used to reflect on practice with the aim being quality improvement and also to help practitioners explore difficult aspects of care with families.

Length of publication: 7 pages

Early integration of palliative care into oncological care: a focus on patient-important outcomes

Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing 2022, 28 (8): 366-375

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Date of publication: August 2022

Publication type: Literature Review

In a nutshell: This literature review was carried out with the purpose to discuss different aspects of early integration of palliative care into oncological care, with a focus on patient-important outcomes. A range of databases and search engines were used. Results found that a comprehensive approach with early integration of different medical services appears to be the best.

Length of publication: 9 pages

Interactive sessions bring joy to hospice patients

Source: Marie Curie

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Date of publication: August 2022

Publication type: Press Release

In a nutshell: The Marie Curie Hospice, Cardiff and the Vale have trialled using a Magic Table 360, which is an interactive projector to help support and engage with their patients. The projector can be used on all surfaces including ceilings and walls, and has a wide range of interactive activities. The Allied Health Professional team are now looking to raise funds to be able to secure a three year contract for the device.

Length of publication: 1 page

Palliative and End of Life Care Statutory Guidance for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)

Source: NHS England

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Date of publication: July 2022

Publication type: Guidance

In a nutshell: NHS England have developed this guidance to ensure that people who need
palliative and end of life care (PEoLC), are able to access and receive high quality
personalised care and support.

Length of publication: 15 pages

Hospices adapted to pandemic to continue to deliver high quality care

Source: Hospice UK

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Date of publication: May 2022

Publication type: Press Release

In a nutshell: Hospice UK and Nuffield Trust have published a report titled, ‘Support at the end of life -The role of hospice services across the UK.’ The report highlights the contribution of hospices to their communities throughout the pandemic.

Length of publication: 1 page

Some important notes: You can read the report here

Evaluating quality of care at the end of life and setting best practice performance standards: a population-based observational study using linked routinely collected administrative databases

Source: BMC Palliative Care (2022) 21:51

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Date of publication: April 2022

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This article looks at quality indicators for place of death and the use of hospital care in people with diseases who require palliative care. The quality indicators were assessed to establish best practice performance standards in 31 regions in the Netherlands.

Length of publication: 9 pages

A scoping review of the evidence for community-based dementia palliative care services and their related service activities

Source: BMC Palliative Care (2022) 21:32

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Date of publication: March 2022

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This article looks at existing models of palliative care for people with dementia to identify core components from these models to build an “effective model/s.”

Length of publication: 20 pages

Hospice UK welcomes amendment to the Health and Care Bill

Source: Hospice UK

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Date of publication: February 2022

Publication type: Press Release

In a nutshell: This press release is about the amendment to the Health and Care Bill which now means that a legal duty will be placed on those who lead our healthcare system to consider palliative care.

Length of publication: 1 page

Some important notes: Find out more about the Bill here

Conceptualising effective symptom management in palliative care: a novel model derived from qualitative data

Source: BMC Palliative Care 2022, 21:17

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Date of publication: February 2022

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This article looks at a new model which was derived from gathering data about what helps symptom management and what barriers are experienced in specialist palliative care in UK hospices.

Length of publication: 12 pages

Effect of chocolate on older patients with cancer in palliative care: a randomised controlled study

Source: BMC Palliative Care (2022), 21:5

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Date of publication: January 2022

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This article looked at the effect of chocolate consumption and nutritional status in older palliative care cancer patients.

Length of publication: 12 pages

Two Yorkshire hospices join forces to support more people at end of life

Source: Marie Curie

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Date of publication: January 2022

Publication type: Press Release

In a nutshell: Two hospices in Yorkshire, Marie Curie Bradford Hospice and St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds have partnered together to support more people with end of life care.

Length of publication: 1 page

How can we improve the experiences of patients and families who request medical assistance in dying? A multi-centre qualitative study

Source: BMC Palliative Care 2021, 20: 185

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Date of publication: December 2021

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This article looks at a longitudinal study carried out in Canada over a period of 5 years in order to find out patient and family perspectives of quality of care for medical assistance in dying.

Length of publication: 12 pages

Symptom reduction in palliative care from single session mindful breathing: a randomised controlled trial

Source: BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 2021, (11): 433-439

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Date of publication: November 2021

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: The aim of this study was to look at the effectiveness of one 20 minute mindfulness breathing session to help reduce multiple symptoms in adult palliative care patients.

Length of publication: 7 pages