Browse the latest research summaries in the field of palliative care for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 2024 • January 16, 2024
The study evaluated the satisfaction of beneficiaries receiving primary palliative care (PC) services in Kerala, India, through a cross-sectional survey of 450 patients. It found that 69.1% of benefic...
KEY FINDING: The overall satisfaction with the Kerala State Primary PC Programme was found to be high at about 69%.
BMC Palliative Care, 2021 • January 8, 2021
This study assessed the palliative care needs of patients with advanced illnesses in Bhutan, revealing significant symptom burden and impaired functioning. The findings emphasize the importance of dev...
KEY FINDING: Patients with advanced illnesses reported low to moderate scores in physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning.
Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 2015 • September 1, 2015
This narrative literature review examined the impact of spinal cord injury on sexual functioning in men, with a focus on the Indian male population. The review identified six key areas: sexual stigmat...
KEY FINDING: Sexual stigmatization and a lack of public education regarding the sexual needs of people with spinal cord injuries contribute to negative self-perception and reduced motivation to find a partner.
British Journal of Cancer, 2006 • January 24, 2006
This retrospective audit assessed the care of 174 patients with MSCC at a UK cancer centre over a 12-month period, revealing shortcomings in pain assessment, patient mobility, and rehabilitation plann...
KEY FINDING: The common primary tumor diagnoses were lung (29%), prostate (19%), and breast (13%).
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 2010 • May 1, 2010
This retrospective study assessed the frequency of advance directives and DNR orders in 88 patients with MSCC requiring rehabilitation consultation. The study found low rates of advance care planning ...
KEY FINDING: Only 23% of patients had a living will, 31% had health care proxies, and 11% had either out-of-hospital DNR order and=or dictated DNR note.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • June 16, 2018
This case report discusses the experiences with euthanasia requests from three individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Belgium, where euthanasia is legal under specific conditions. The cases high...
KEY FINDING: A well-regulated legal framework for euthanasia can provide a sense of security and control for individuals with SCI, potentially improving their focus on rehabilitation and overall quality of life.