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View article: A qualitative analysis of a nationally representative survey of the state of chronic non-cancer pain management in Australia
A qualitative analysis of a nationally representative survey of the state of chronic non-cancer pain management in Australia Open
A critical need exists to raise GPs' awareness about the expectations and unmet needs of people living with CNCP. Addressing patients' needs early in their journey might result in better GP-patient relationships and cooperation, and more e…
View article: Lived experience of out-of-pocket costs of health care and medicines by people with chronic conditions and their families in Australia: a systematic review of the qualitative literature
Lived experience of out-of-pocket costs of health care and medicines by people with chronic conditions and their families in Australia: a systematic review of the qualitative literature Open
While Australian health policies effectively reduce the financial burden of health care for many people, distinct challenges exist for groups ineligible for concessional thresholds. Future research to identify the priorities and preference…
View article: Understanding the lived experience of chronic pain: A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative evidence syntheses
Understanding the lived experience of chronic pain: A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative evidence syntheses Open
Background Although multiple measures of the causes and consequences of chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) are available and can inform pain management, no quantitative summary of these measures can describe the meaning of pain for a patient. …
View article: Understanding the Lived Experience of Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence Syntheses
Understanding the Lived Experience of Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence Syntheses Open
Background Although multiple measures of the causes and consequences of chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) are available and can inform pain management, no quantitative summary of these measures can describe the meaning of pain for a patient. …
View article: P-33 Making treatment escalations plans work in a care home setting: integrated working and holding risk
P-33 Making treatment escalations plans work in a care home setting: integrated working and holding risk Open
Background Older people with frailty living in care homes (CHs) are vulnerable to sudden deterioration and death. Unnecessary and unwanted conveyance to hospital could be avoided by robust treatment escalation plans (TEP). However, plans a…
View article: Diet and Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: The State of the Art and Future Directions
Diet and Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: The State of the Art and Future Directions Open
Nutrition plays an important role in pain management. Healthy eating patterns are associated with reduced systemic inflammation, as well as lower risk and severity of chronic non-cancer pain and associated comorbidities. The role of nutrit…
View article: P-19 Connecting creatively: a personhood based approach to caring for people living and dying with dementia
P-19 Connecting creatively: a personhood based approach to caring for people living and dying with dementia Open
Background Dementia care is complex, especially at the end-of-life. People with advanced dementia suffer from burdensome symptoms; quality of living and dying is enhanced by palliative care (Eisenmann, Golla, Schmidt H et al., 2020). Empha…
View article: Heart failure—the experience of living with end-stage heart failure and accessing care across settings
Heart failure—the experience of living with end-stage heart failure and accessing care across settings Open
This qualitative study highlighted important considerations when developing an integrated heart failure and palliative care service. Education about heart failure for patients and carers, but also the integrated multidisciplinary team is c…
View article: 111 Heart failure – the experience of living with end-stage heart failure and accessing care across settings
111 Heart failure – the experience of living with end-stage heart failure and accessing care across settings Open
Aims Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome affecting an increasing number of the ageing population. Patients and carers require increasing input from specialist palliative care services to both manage symptoms and access support in …
View article: O-11 Deactivation of implantable cardiac defibrillators at end-of-life: integrated working is essential
O-11 Deactivation of implantable cardiac defibrillators at end-of-life: integrated working is essential Open
Background The benefits of integrated cardiac and palliative care support for patients with end-stage heart failure (ESHF) is well recognised (Jaarsma, Beattie, Ryder et al., 2009; Hospice UK, 2017). NICE guideline support use of implantab…
View article: O-12 Use of subcutaneous furosemide in the community setting in end-stage heart failure
O-12 Use of subcutaneous furosemide in the community setting in end-stage heart failure Open
Background The benefits of integrated cardiac and palliative care support for patients with end-stage heart failure (ESHF) is well recognised (Jaarsma, Beattie, Ryder et al., 2009; Hospice UK, 2017). Where patients are deteriorating or wis…
View article: 18 Heart failure and palliative care: an integrated service for patients across hospital and community settings
18 Heart failure and palliative care: an integrated service for patients across hospital and community settings Open
Background An integrated clinical service for patients with end-stage heart failure (HF) was funded by Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group; Bromley has no community HF nurse specialists. Method Six GP practices participated and referral c…
View article: The Effect of a Pilot Dietary Intervention on Pain Outcomes in Patients Attending a Tertiary Pain Service
The Effect of a Pilot Dietary Intervention on Pain Outcomes in Patients Attending a Tertiary Pain Service Open
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of a six-week 2 × 2 design on pain scores, quality of life, and dietary intake in patients attending an Australian tertiary pain clinic. The two intervention components were (1) personalized …
View article: Population Characteristics in a Tertiary Pain Service Cohort Experiencing Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: Weight Status, Comorbidities, and Patient Goals
Population Characteristics in a Tertiary Pain Service Cohort Experiencing Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: Weight Status, Comorbidities, and Patient Goals Open
We describe the characteristics of patients attending an Australian tertiary multidisciplinary pain service and identify areas for nutrition interventions. This cross-sectional study targets patients experiencing chronic pain who attended …
View article: Using social media to challenge unwarranted clinical variation in the treatment of chronic noncancer pain: the “Brainman” story
Using social media to challenge unwarranted clinical variation in the treatment of chronic noncancer pain: the “Brainman” story Open
There is a substantial clinical variation in the contemporary treatment of chronic noncancer pain reflecting different explanatory models and treatment emphasis. Hunter Integrated Pain Service and collaborators developed three key messagin…