The Palliative Care Journal Watch
Keeping you up to date on the latest palliative care literature
The Palliative Care Journal Watch is a regular series of webinars that keeps you up to date on the latest peer-reviewed palliative care Literature. This program is led by palliative care experts from the divisions of palliative care at McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario) and Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario).
Our team of contributors regularly monitors over 20 journals and highlight papers that have the potential to challenge us to think differently about a topic or confirm our current practices.
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Previous Journal Watch Sessions
Find recordings, slides, highlighted publications and honourable mentions from our past sessions here.
March 2023
- Bottoms, J., Nolen, A., Moore, J., Torabi, S., De Costa, S., Mays, H., & and Stilos, K. (2022). Factors that Delay Transfers from Acute Care to a Local Palliative Care Unit. Healthcare Quarterly, 25 (3), 36-41.
- Hardy J, Greer R, Huggett G, Kearney A, Gurgenci T, Good P. Phase IIb Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Escalating, Double-Blind Study of Cannabidiol Oil for the Relief of Symptoms in Advanced Cancer (MedCan1-CBD). J Clin Oncol. 2022 Nov 21:JCO2201632. doi: 10.1200/JCO.22.01632. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36409969
- Abdelaal M, Avery J, Chow R, et al. Palliative care for adolescents and young adults with advanced illness: A scoping review. Palliative Medicine. 2023;37(1):88-107.
- Turner N, Wahid A, Oliver P, Gardiner C, Chapman H, Khan Ppi Co-Author D, Boyd K, Dale J, Barclay S, Mayland CR, Mitchell SJ. Role and response of primary healthcare services in community end-of-life care during COVID-19: Qualitative study and recommendations for primary palliative care delivery. Palliat Med. 2023 Feb;37(2):235-243. doi: 10.1177/02692163221140435. Epub 2022 Dec 3. PMID: 36461707; PMCID: PMC9720421.
- Neo SHS, Ku JSM, Tan JYT, Yoon S. Deciding to Live (or Not) With a Left Ventricular Assist Device-a Thematic Analysis Exploring Factors Influencing the Decision-Making Process in Advanced Heart Failure Patients in Singapore. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2023;40(1):27-33.
- Huo, B., Song, Y., Chang, L., & Tan, B. (2022). Effects of Early Palliative Care on Patients with Incurable Cancer: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. European Journal of Cancer Care, 31, e13620.
- Hammer NM, Hansson H, Pedersen LH, et al. Intersectoral collaboration in home-based end-of-life pediatric cancer care: A qualitative multiple-case study integrating families’ and professionals’ experiences. Palliative Medicine. 2023;37(1):149-162.
- Semere W, Althouse AD, Arnold R, White D, Smith TJ, Chu E, Rosenzweig MQ, Schenker Y. Examining Caregiver Outcomes in the CONNECT Intervention for Patients With Advanced Cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023 Mar;65(3):173-182. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.11.025. Epub 2022 Dec 9. PMID: 36503155.
- Rolbiecki AJ, Craig K, Polniak M, Smith J, Ghosh P, Mehr DR. Virtual Reality and Neurofeedback for Management of Cancer Symptoms: A Feasibility Pilot. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2023;40(3):291-298.
January 2023
- Saji A, Oishi A, Harding R.: Self-perceived Burden for People With Life-threatening Illness: A Qualitative Systematic Review. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2022 Nov 9:S0885-3924(22)00955-1.
- Kissane, D.W., Appleton, J., Lennon, J., Michael, N., Chye, R., King, T., William, L., Poon, P., Kanathigoda, S., Needham, K. & Bobeveski, I. 2022. Psycho-Existential Symptom Assessment Scale (PeSAS) Screening in Palliative Care. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. Vol 64 (5) 429-437.
- Kodba-Ceh, H., Lunder, U., Bulli, F., Caswell, G., van Delden, J.J.M., Kars, M.C., Korfage, I.J., Miccinesi, G., Rietjens, J.A.C., Seymour, J., TOccafondi, A., Zwakman, M., Pollock, K., & ACTION Consortium. (2022) How can advance care planning support hope in patients with advanced cancer and their families: A qualitative study as part of the International ACTION trial.European Journal of Cancer Care, 31 (6), e13719.
- Latuga, N. M.; Grant, P. C.; Levy, K.; Luczkiewicz, D. L. Treatment of Positive Urine Cultures at End-of-Life and the Effect on Terminal Delirium Management. American journal of hospice & palliative medicine 2022, 39 (9), 1014–1022.
- van Esch HJ, Stoppelenburg A, van Zuylen L, van der Rijt CC, van der Heide A. When a dying patient is asked to participate in a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial on symptom control: The decision-making process and experiences of relatives. Palliative Medicine. 2022;36(10):1552-1558.
- Paolucci A, Nielssen I, Tang KL, Sinnarajah A, Simon JE, Santana MJ. The impacts of partnering with cancer patients in palliative care research: a systematic review and meta-synthesis. Palliat Care Soc Pract. 2022;16:26323524221131581. Published 2022 Oct 18;
- Kalonji P, Revol A, Broers B, Ljuslin M, Pautex S. Patient-Related Barriers to the Prescription of Cannabinoid-Based Medicines in Palliative Care: A Qualitative Approach. Palliat Med Rep. 2022;3(1):200-205. Published 2022 Sep 16.
- Sanchez-Cardenas, M.A., Correa Morales J.E., & Sanchez-Florez, J.C. (2022). Inclusion of Essential Components of the World Health Organization Palliative Care Development Model in National Palliative Care Plans: A Documentary Analysis in 31 Countries. Health Policy, 126.
November 2022
- Hiratsuka, Y., Suh, S., Hui, D., Maeda, I., Hamano, J., Inoue, A., (2022): Are Prognostic Scores Better Than Clinician Judgment? A Prospective Study Using Three Models. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2022; 64(4): 391-399.
- Pesut B, Duggleby W, Warner G, Ghosh S, Bruce P, Dunlop R, Puurveen G. Scaling out a palliative compassionate community innovation: Nav-CARE. Palliat Care Soc Pract. 2022 May 13; Vol.16:1–19.
- Carson MA, Reid J, Hill L, et al. Exploring the prevalence, impact and experience of cardiac cachexia in patients with advanced heart failure and their caregivers: A sequential phased study. Palliative Medicine. 2022;36(7):1118-1128.
- Janet Ho J, Jones KF, Sager Z, Neale K, Childers JW, Loggers E, Merlin JS. Barriers to Buprenorphine Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder in Hospice and Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2022 Aug;64(2):119-127.
- King C, Khamis A, Ross J, Murtagh FEM, Johnson MJ, Ramsenthaler C. Concurrent Validity and Prognostic Utility of the Needs Assessment Tool: Progressive Disease Heart Failure. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2022 May;63(5):635-644.e3.
- Reidy, J.A., Clark, M. A., Berman, A., Chan, S.H., Gawande, A. A., Streid, J., Vesel, T., Young, M.E., Zehm, A & Schaefer, K.G. (2022) Paving the Way for Universal Medical Student Training in Serious Illness Communication: The Massachusetts Medical Schools’ Collaborative. BMC Medical Education, 22, 654;
- Carter, A. J., Harrison, M., Kryworuchko, J., Kekwaletswe, T., Wong, S. T., Goldstein, J., & Warner, G. (2022). Essential Elements to Implementing a Paramedic Palliative Model of Care: An Application of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Journal of Palliative Medicine.
- Razmovski-Naumovski V, Luckett T, Amgarth-Duff I, Agar MR. Efficacy of medicinal cannabis for appetite-related symptoms in people with cancer: A systematic review. Palliative Medicine. 2022;36(6):912-927.
September 2022
- Abel J, Kellehear A. Public health palliative care: Reframing death, dying, loss and caregiving. Palliative Medicine. 2022 May; 36(5):768-769. doi: 10.1177/02692163221096606.
- Schaefer I, DiGiacomo M, Heneka N, Panozzo S, Luckett T, Phillips JL. Palliative care needs and experiences of people in prison: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Palliative Medicine. 2022 Mar; 36(3):443-461. doi: 10.1177/02692163211068278.
- Fukui N, Wordingham SE. Are Opioids Contraindicated for the Palliative Care Patient with Hypotension? Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2022 Sep; 25(9):1450-1453. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2021.0446.
- Hawley P. Response to Fukui et al., Re: Are Opioids Contraindicated for the Palliative Care Patient with Hypotension? Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2022 Jul; 25(7):1018. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0165.
- Bolton LE, Seymour J, Gardiner C. Existential suffering in the day to day lives of those living with palliative care needs arising from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A systematic integrative literature review. Palliative Medicine. 2022 Apr; 36(4):567-580.
- Ernecoff NC, Bell LF, Arnold RM, Shea CM, Switzer GE, Jhamb M, Schell JO, Kavalieratos D. Clinicians’ Perceptions of Collaborative Palliative Care Delivery in Chronic Kidney Disease. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2022 Aug; 64(2):168-177. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.04.
- Orman ES, Yousef A, Xu C, Shamseddeen H, Johnson AW, Nephew L, Ghabril M, Desai AP, Patidar KR, Chalasani N. Palliative Care, Patient-Reported Measures, and Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients with Cirrhosis. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2022 Jun; 63(6):953-961. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.02.022.
- Murray FR, Gnehm F, Schindler V, Morell B, Gubler C, Kretschmer EM, Bütikofer S. Permanent Tunneled Drainage of Ascites in Palliative Patients: Timing Needs Evaluation. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2022 Jul; 25(7):1132-1135. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2021.0506.
- Lintott L, Beringer R, Do A, Daudt H. A rapid review of end-of-life needs in the LGBTQ+ community and recommendations for clinicians. Palliative Medicine. 2022 Apr; 36(4):609-624. doi:10.1177/02692163221078475
- Hussein A, Digges M, Chang S, et al. Pharmacovigilance in hospice/palliative care: Net effect of amitriptyline or nortriptyline on neuropathic pain: UTS/IMPACCT Rapid programme international consecutive cohort. Palliative Medicine. 2022 Apr; 36(6):938-944. doi:10.1177/02692163221085855
- Bright, C. J., Dunlop, C., Chen, C., Smittenaar, R., McPhail, S., Hanbury, G., Dodwell, D., Pritchard-Jones, K., Peake, M., & Kipps, E. (2022). Palliative chemotherapy for breast cancer: A population-based cohort study of emergency hospital admissions and place of death. European journal of cancer care, 2022 Jul;31(4):e13598. doi: 10.1111/ecc.13598
- Vellani, S., Puts, M., Iaboni, A., & McGilton, K. S. Acceptability of the voice your values, an advance care planning intervention in persons living with mild dementia using videoconferencing technology. PLoS One. 2022 Apr ; 26;17(4):e0266826. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266826.
May 2022
- Tros, W., van der Steen, J. T., Liefers, J., Akkermans, R., Schers, H., Numans, M. E., van Peet, P. G., & Groenewoud, A. S. (2022). General practitioners’ evaluations of optimal timing to initiate advance care planning for patients with cancer, organ failure, or multimorbidity: A health records survey study. Palliative medicine, 36(3), 510–518.
- Costantino, R. C., Barlow, A., Gressler, L. E., Zarzabal, L. A., Tao, D., & McPherson, M. L. (2022). Variability among Online Opioid Conversion Calculators Performing Common Palliative Care Conversions. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 25(4), 549-555.
- Ho, K., Wang, K., Clay, A., & Gibbings, E. (2022). Differences in goals of care discussion outcomes among healthcare professionals: an observational cross-sectional study. Palliative medicine, 36(2), 358–364.
- Agar, M. R., Chang, S., Amgarth-Duff, I., Garcia, M. V., Hunt, J., Phillips, J. L., Sinnarajah, A., & Fainsinger, R. (2022). Investigating the benefits and harms of hypodermoclysis of patients in palliative care: A consecutive cohort study. Palliative medicine, 36(5), 830–840.
- El Khoury, J., Hlais, S., Helou, M., Mouhawej, M. C., Barmo, S., Fadel, P., & Tohme, A. (2022). Evaluation of efficacy and safety of subcutaneous acetaminophen in geriatrics and palliative care (APAPSUBQ). BMC Palliative Care, 21(1), 1-9.
- Beaudet, M. É., Lacasse, Y., & Labbé, C. (2022). Palliative Systemic Therapy Given near the End of Life for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.), 29(3), 1316–1325.
- Stone, P. C., Chu, C., Todd, C., Griffiths, J., Kalpakidou, A., Keeley, V., Omar, R. Z., & Vickerstaff, V. (2022). The accuracy of clinician predictions of survival in the Prognosis in Palliative care Study II (PiPS2): A prospective observational study. PloS one, 17(4), e0267050.
- Cohen, M. G., Althouse, A. D., Arnold, R. M., Bulls, H. W., White, D. B., Chu, E., Rosenzweig, M. Q., Smith, K. J., & Schenker, Y. (2022). Hope and advance care planning in advanced cancer: Is there a relationship?. Cancer, 128(6), 1339–1345.
- Shoulder, R., Taylor, J., & Stiel, H. (2022). Use of long term aprepitant as a treatment for refractory nausea following oesophageal stent insertion – a case report. Palliative medicine, 36(2), 395–398.
- Palmer, E., Kavanagh, E., Visram, S., Bourke, A. M., Forrest, I., & Exley, C. (2022). Which factors influence the quality of end-of-life care in interstitial lung disease? A systematic review with narrative synthesis. Palliative medicine, 36(2), 237–253.
- Austin, P. D., Siddall, P. J., & Lovell, M. R. (2022). Feasibility and acceptability of virtual reality for cancer pain in people receiving palliative care: a randomised cross-over study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 1-11.
April 2022
- Periyakoil, V. S., Gunten, C., Fischer, S., Pantilat, S., & Quill, T. (2022). Generalist versus Specialist Palliative Medicine. Journal of palliative medicine, 25(2), 193–199. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2021.0644
- Periyakoil, V. S., Gunten, C., Arnold, R., Hickman, S., Morrison, S., & Sudore, R. (2022). Caught in a Loop with Advance Care Planning and Advance Directives: How to Move Forward?. Journal of palliative medicine, 25(3), 355–360. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2022.0016
- Huang, J. Y., Steele, P., Dabscheck, E., & Smallwood, N. (2022). Nasal High Flow Therapy For Symptom Management in People Receiving Palliative Care. Journal of pain and symptom management, 63(2), e237–e245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.09.016
- Lau J., Mazzotta P., Whelan C., et al. (2022). Opioid safety recommendations in adult palliative medicine: a North American Delphi expert consensus. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care (Epub ahead of print), 12(1), 1–10. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003178
- Ho, P., Lim, Y., Tan, L., Wang, X., Magpantay, G., Chia, J., Loke, J., Sim, L. K., & Low, J. A. (2022). Does an Integrated Palliative Care Program Reduce Emergency Department Transfers for Nursing Home Palliative Residents?. Journal of palliative medicine, 25(3), 361–367. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2021.0241
- Sarbey B. (2022). Why Standard Drug Treatments for the “Death Rattle” Should Be Discontinued. Journal of palliative medicine, 25(2), 180. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2021.0568
- Mercadante, S. (2022). Response to Sarbey: Why Standard Drug Treatments for the “Death Rattle” Should Be Discontinued (DOI: 10.1089/jpm. 2021.0568): Death Rattle in Dying Patients. Journal of palliative medicine. = Honorable mention (Jose)
- Sandi BB, Leão GS, de Mattos AA, de Mattos ÂZ. Long-term albumin administration in patients with cirrhosis and ascites: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Mar;36(3):609-617. doi: 10.1111/jgh.15253.
- Steinberg L, Isenberg SR, Mak S, et al. HeartFull: Feasibility of an Integrated Program of Care for Patients with Advanced Stage of Heart Failure. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. February 2022. doi:10.1177/10499091211069626
- Clark MD, Halford Z, Herndon C, Middendorf E. Evaluation of Antibiotic Initiation Tools in End-of-Life Care. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 Mar;39(3):274-281. doi: 10.1177/10499091211027806. Epub 2021 Jun 25. PMID: 34169763.
- Wu EX, Collins A, Briggs S, Stajduhar KI, Kalsi A, Hilliard N. Prolonged Grief and Bereavement Supports Within a Caregiver Population Who Transition Through a Palliative Care Program in British Columbia, Canada. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 Mar;39(3):361-369. doi: 10.1177/10499091211030442. Epub 2021 Jul 14. PMID: 34259023; PMCID: PMC8847765.
- Bazargan M, Cobb S, Assari S, Bazargan-Hejazi S. Preparedness for Serious Illnesses: Impact of Ethnicity, Mistrust, Perceived Discrimination, and Health Communication. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 Apr;39(4):461-471. doi: 10.1177/10499091211036885. Epub 2021 Sep 3. PMID: 34476995.
January 2022
- Bigford MK, Heuberger R, Raymond E, Shayna V, Paauw J. Views of Registered Dietitians Compared to Speech-Language Pathologists on Artificial Nutrition and Hydration at the End of Life. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 2022;39(1):9-17. doi:10.1177/1049909121994310
- Quach BI, Qureshi D, Talarico R, Hsu AT, Tanuseputro P. Comparison of End-of-Life Care Between Recent Immigrants and Long-standing Residents in Ontario, Canada. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(11):e2132397. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.32397
- Ma JE, Haverfield M, Lorenz KA, et al. Exploring expanded interdisciplinary roles in goals of care conversations in a national goals of care initiative: A qualitative approach. Palliative Medicine. 2021;35(8):1542-1552. doi:10.1177/02692163211020473
- Imai K, Morita T, Yokomichi N, Kawaguchi T, Kohara H, Yamaguchi T, Kikuchi A, Odagiri T, Watanabe YS, Kamura R, Maeda I, Kawashima N, Ito S, Baba M, Matsuda Y, Oya K, Kaneishi K, Hiratsuka Y, Naito AS, Mori M. Efficacy of Proportional Sedation and Deep Sedation Defined by Sedation Protocols: A Multicenter, Prospective, Observational Comparative Study. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Dec;62(6):1165-1174. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.06.005. Epub 2021 Jun 10.
- Hunter CN, Abdel-Aal HH, Elsherief WA, Farag DE, Riad NM, Alsirafy SA. Mirtazapine in Cancer-Associated Anorexia and Cachexia: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Dec;62(6):1207-1215. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.05.017. Epub 2021 May 26. PMID: 34051293.
- Bovero, A., Opezzo, M., Botto, R., Gottardo, F., & Torta, R. (2021). Hope in end-of-life cancer patients: A cross-sectional analysis. Palliative and Supportive Care, 19(5), 563-569. doi:10.1017/S1478951520001388
- Kwak J, Cho S, Handzo G, Hughes BP, Hasan SS, Luu A. The Role and Activities of Board-Certified Chaplains in Advance Care Planning. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2021;38(12):1495-1502. doi:10.1177/1049909121989996
- Phippen A, Murray B, Pickard J, Ahamed A, Kay S, Waterman D. Understanding the Patient Experience of “as-Required” Medication in a Hospice In-Patient Unit. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2021;38(12):1466-1469. doi:10.1177/1049909121994306
- Ferguson L, Wilson M. Intranasal dexmedetomidine: Procedural sedation in palliative care: A case report. Palliative Medicine. 2021;35(8):1625-1628. doi:10.1177/02692163211022184
- Hua, May, et al. What Affects Adoption of Specialty Palliative Care in Intensive Care Units: A Qualitative Study. Journal of pain and symptom management 62.6 (2021):1273-1282
- Baider L, Goldzweig G, Jacobs J, Ghrayeb I, Sapir E, Rottenberg Y. Informal Caregivers of older Muslims diagnosed with Cancer: a Portrait of depression, social support and faith. Palliative and Supportive Care. 2021; 19(5): 598-604. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S147895152100081X
- Ware O, McPherson M, Barklay J, Shega J, Guralnik J, Cagle J. Recommendations for Prevention Medication Diversion and Misuse in Hospice Care: A Modified Delphi Study. J Pain Symptom Managent. VOLUME 62, ISSUE 6, P1175-1187, DECEMBER 01, 2021.