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View article: Defining complementary and alternative medicine
Defining complementary and alternative medicine Open
Discourse about Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is also controversial in several respects, including terminology. Understanding and using the term ‘CAM’ precisely remains necessary in some discussions. This article provides a …
View article: Physicians’ attitudes and acceptance towards artificial intelligence in medical care: a qualitative study in Germany
Physicians’ attitudes and acceptance towards artificial intelligence in medical care: a qualitative study in Germany Open
Background The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is rapidly expanding, with the potential to transform physicians’ working practices across various areas of medical care. As part of the PEAK project (Perspectives on the Use …
View article: How do financial considerations influence medical decision-making? A qualitative-empirical study in German cancer medicine
How do financial considerations influence medical decision-making? A qualitative-empirical study in German cancer medicine Open
Introduction The question of how financial considerations influence medical decision-making is coming to a head in cancer medicine, as cancer medicine is getting more expensive and extensive. As the debate continues, empirical data on spec…
View article: "Is this sedation?” – a Group Delphi process to define cut-off doses and dosing intervals for potentially sedating drugs in palliative care
"Is this sedation?” – a Group Delphi process to define cut-off doses and dosing intervals for potentially sedating drugs in palliative care Open
Background In palliative care, it can be challenging to distinguish between reduced consciousness related to the illness and sedation due to a potentially sedating drug (intended, or unintended). These differentiations are important becaus…
View article: Acceptability of health-only versus climate-and-health framings in lifestyle-related climate-sensitive health counselling: results of a randomised survey experiment in Germany
Acceptability of health-only versus climate-and-health framings in lifestyle-related climate-sensitive health counselling: results of a randomised survey experiment in Germany Open
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.
View article: Perceptions of the German General Population Towards Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Medical Care: A Population-Based Survey
Perceptions of the German General Population Towards Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Medical Care: A Population-Based Survey Open
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical care presents several opportunities, including improving patient outcomes. As part of the PEAK project (Perspectives on the Use and Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Care),…
View article: Use of sedative drugs in specialist palliative care (iSedPall): a multi-modal intervention pilot study protocol
Use of sedative drugs in specialist palliative care (iSedPall): a multi-modal intervention pilot study protocol Open
Background The use of sedative drugs in specialist palliative care is common but presents challenges due to specific medical, ethical, and legal considerations. There is little to no assistance for administering adequate sedative drug dose…
View article: Artificial Intelligence in Medical Care – Patients' Perceptions on Caregiving Relationships and Ethics: A Qualitative Study
Artificial Intelligence in Medical Care – Patients' Perceptions on Caregiving Relationships and Ethics: A Qualitative Study Open
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) offers several opportunities to enhance medical care, but practical application is limited. Consideration of patient needs is essential for the successful implementation of AI‐based systems. Few st…
View article: An easier way to die?—A qualitative interview study on specialist palliative care team members’ views on dying under sedation
An easier way to die?—A qualitative interview study on specialist palliative care team members’ views on dying under sedation Open
Background: Professionals’ personal perceptions of sedated patients in the context of palliative care may influence their opinion on sedation as treatment option. However, little is known of palliative care professionals’ perception of pat…
View article: Assessment of decisional capacity. A systematic review and analysis of instruments regarding their applicability to requests for assisted suicide
Assessment of decisional capacity. A systematic review and analysis of instruments regarding their applicability to requests for assisted suicide Open
Background Decisional capacity is an important requirement for assisted suicide, which has been legalized in an increasing number of countries. While several instruments have been developed over the past few decades to assess the capacity …
View article: Feasibility of implementing a decision aid for advanced cancer patients in a comprehensive cancer centers' outpatient setting: Valuable lessons learned
Feasibility of implementing a decision aid for advanced cancer patients in a comprehensive cancer centers' outpatient setting: Valuable lessons learned Open
Background Decision aids (DAs) have been proposed as tools to empower patients in decision‐making. However, implementing DA for decisions in advanced cancer is challenging. This study focuses on perspectives of oncologists and other health…
View article: Physicians’ Attitudes Towards Artificial Intelligence: Results of the PEAK Project
Physicians’ Attitudes Towards Artificial Intelligence: Results of the PEAK Project Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the medical field. This study aimed to investigate the attitudes of physicians towards AI in medical care using focus groups. Most participants seemed to be open to the use of AI in medicin…
View article: What does “urgency” mean when prioritizing cancer treatment? Results from a qualitative study with German oncologists and other experts during the COVID-19 pandemic
What does “urgency” mean when prioritizing cancer treatment? Results from a qualitative study with German oncologists and other experts during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Purpose Cancer care in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic was affected by resource scarcity and the necessity to prioritize medical measures. This study explores ethical criteria for prioritization and their application in cancer practic…
View article: Development of a Complex Intervention to Support the Use of Sedative Drugs in Specialist Palliative Care (iSedPall)
Development of a Complex Intervention to Support the Use of Sedative Drugs in Specialist Palliative Care (iSedPall) Open
Background: The option of intentional sedation to relieve intolerable suffering from treatment-refractory symptoms may elicit a feeling of safety for patients and informal caregivers as a last resort if the situation becomes unbearable. Ma…
View article: Climate-sensitive health counselling in Germany: a cross-sectional study about previous participation and preferences in the general public
Climate-sensitive health counselling in Germany: a cross-sectional study about previous participation and preferences in the general public Open
Background In response to climate change (CC), medicine needs to consider new aspects in health counselling of patients. Such climate-sensitive health counselling (CSHC) may include counselling patients on preventing and coping with climat…
View article: To Remind or Not to Remind During Recruitment? An Analysis of an Online Panel in Germany
To Remind or Not to Remind During Recruitment? An Analysis of an Online Panel in Germany Open
Objective: To explore the role of reminders in recruiting and maintaining participation in an online panel. Methods: 50,045 individuals from five German federal states were invited by regular mail to participate in the online study “Health…
View article: Terminological Confusion About Sedation in Palliative Care: Results of an International Online Vignette Survey
Terminological Confusion About Sedation in Palliative Care: Results of an International Online Vignette Survey Open
Background: Terminological problems concerning sedation in palliative care and consequences for research and clinical decision making have been reported frequently. Objectives: To gather data on the application of definitions of sedation p…
View article: Prioritization and Resource Allocation in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancer in Germany
Prioritization and Resource Allocation in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancer in Germany Open
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a scarcity of resources with various effects on the care of cancer patients. This paper provides an English summary of a German guideline on prioritization and resource allocation for…
View article: From book to bedside? A critical perspective on the debate about “translational bioethics”
From book to bedside? A critical perspective on the debate about “translational bioethics” Open
The concept of “translational bioethics” has received considerable attention in recent years. Most publications draw an analogy to translational medicine and describe bioethical research that aims at implementing and evaluating ethical int…
View article: What is an “early palliative care” intervention? A scoping review of controlled studies in oncology
What is an “early palliative care” intervention? A scoping review of controlled studies in oncology Open
Introduction Early palliative care (EPC) has been advocated to improve cancer patients' health. However, EPC differs with regard to its elements and target groups. It is not known which parts of EPC contribute to effectiveness for which pa…
View article: Cocreation of Assistive Technologies for Patients With Long COVID: Qualitative Analysis of a Literature Review on the Challenges of Patient Involvement in Health and Nursing Sciences
Cocreation of Assistive Technologies for Patients With Long COVID: Qualitative Analysis of a Literature Review on the Challenges of Patient Involvement in Health and Nursing Sciences Open
Background Digital assistive technologies have the potential to address the pressing need for adequate therapy options for patients with long COVID (also known as post–COVID-19 condition) by enabling the implementation of individual and in…