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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among Heart Failure Patients in the Deep South

Objective: Despite advancements in heart failure (HF) diagnostics and treatment, many palliative care patients with HF often seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to improve quality of life and address unmet physical and emotional needs. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and patterns of CAM use among HF patients…

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Edmonton Symptom Assessment System for Outpatient Symptom Monitoring of Sickle Cell Disease

Objectives: Although the extension of palliative care methodology to sickle cell disease (SCD) care has been proposed, there is no current standard for symptom assessment. Our goal was to assess the feasibility of integrating the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) into the outpatient management of SCD. Methods: Seventy-five adult patients…

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Diversity of Patients’ Beliefs about the Soul after Death and Their Importance in End-of-Life Care

Background: Because beliefs about the soul after death affect the dying experience, patients and survivors may want to discuss those beliefs with their healthcare provider; however, almost no medical research describes such beliefs, leaving healthcare professionals ill prepared to respond. This exploratory study begins the descriptive process. Methods: Assuming that…

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