Palliative Care Journal Watch

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  May 25 2026 Palliative Care Journal Watch 10.07.2026 1h 2min

  Our May 2026 podcast was hosted by Dr Leonie Herx, Dr Jose Pereira and Dr Sharon Watanabe.During this episode, they highlight the following articles:Featured articles:· May P, Nikram E, Johansson T, et al. Specialist palliative care improves patient experience, reduces bed days and saves money: An economic modelling study of home- and hospital-based care. Palliat Med. Published online March 4, 2026:02692163261423755. doi:10.1177/02692163261423755· Rosa WE, Ursoleo JD, Connor S, et al. Palliative care integration in primary health care across the life course: a global health imperative. The Lancet Primary Care. 2026;2(4). doi:10.1016/j.lanprc.2026.100106· Tripodoro VA, Fidalgo JFL, Pons JJ, et al. First-Ever Global Ranking of Palliative Care: 2025 World Map Under the New WHO Framework. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025;70(5):447-458. doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.07.026Additional Articles of Interest:· Downing J, Knaul FM, Kwete XJ, et al. The global need for paediatric palliative care: the evolution of serious health-related suffering in children aged 0-19 years from 1990 to 2023. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2026;10(3):167-178. Doi:10.1016/S2352-4642(25)00338-4· Knaul FM, Arreola-Ornelas H, Kwete XJ, et al. The evolution of serious health-related suffering from 1990 to 2021: an update to The Lancet Commission on global access to palliative care and pain relief. The Lancet Global Health. 2025;13(3):e422-e436. Doi:10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00476-5· Arioz U, Allsop MJ, Goodman WD, et al. Artificial intelligence-based approaches for advance care planning: a scoping review. BMC Palliat Care. 2025;24(1):268. Doi:10.1186/s12904-025-01827-x· Nascimento A, Brandão-Silva J, Cunha D, et al. Caregiver perceptions of the impact and effect of family conferences for patients with complex and high-level palliative care needs: a cross-sectional survey study. BMC Palliat Care. Published online January 9, 2026. doi:10.1186/s12904-025-01978-x
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  March 30, 2026 22.04.2026 53min

  Our March 2026 was hosted by Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah and Dr. Kevin St. Arnaud. During this episode, they highlight the following articles:Cheville AL, Herrin J, Pachman DR, et al. Electronic health record-facilitated symptom surveillance and collaborative care intervention in oncology(E2C2): a cluster-randomised, population-level, stepped-wedge,pragmatic trial. Lancet Oncol. 2026;27(1):125-136. doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(25)00526-1​Philipp R, Walbaum C, Koch U, et al. Existential distress in advanced cancer: A cohort study. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2025;94:184-191.doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2025.02.023 ​Pérez YL, Cruzado JA. Complicated grief in caregivers of patients in a palliative care unit. Support Care Cancer. 2025;33(11):969.doi:10.1007/s00520-025-10029-3​
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  January 19, 2026 26.02.2026 1h 4min

  Our January 2026 episode was hosted by Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Leonie Herx.During this episode, they highlight the following 4 articles:Tate DH, Ferguson DL. Subcutaneous Dexmedetomidine for Refractory Symptoms in aHospice Inpatient Unit. J Pain Symptom Manage. Published online October 28, 2025:S0885-3924(25)00903-0. Doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.10.014​Thomas B, Barclay G, Mansfield K, Mullan J, Lo WSA. Dexmedetomidine Versus Midazolamfor End-of-Life Sedation: The DREAMS Non-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial. J PainSymptom Manage. 2025;70(5):459-469. doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.07.027​​Nolen A, Selby D, Qureshi F, Mills A. Practices of and Perspectives on Palliative SedationAmong Palliative Care Physicians in Ontario, Canada: A Mixed-Methods Study. PalliativeMedicine Reports. 2024;5(1):94-103. Doi:10.1089/pmr.2023.0081​​Arias-Rojas M, Arredondo-Holguín E, Carreño-Moreno S. Efficacy of the “PalliActiveCaregivers” intervention for caregivers of patients with cancer in palliative care. BMCPalliative Care. 2025;24(1):235. doi:10.1186/s12904-025-01885-1​To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  November 19, 2025 09.01.2026 50min

  Our November 2025 episode was hosted by Dr. Jose Pereira, Dr. Leonie Herx, Dr. Sharon Watanabe, Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah, and Dr. Adir Shaulov.During this episode, they highlight the following 5 articles:Wang S, Fong R, Hui F, Seevaratnam B, Nguyen D, Teuteberg W. Is Training Alone Enough? A Comparison of Serious Illness Communication Training With and Without Implementation Strategies. Journal of Palliative Medicine. Published online September 9, 2025. doi:10.1177/10966218251376726​Schenker Y, Belin SC, Wang T, et al. Facilitated Versus Patient-Directed Advance Care Planning Among Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JCO Oncol Pract. 2025;21(10):1447-1457. doi:10.1200/OP-25-00046​Iqbal J, Moineddin R, Quinn KL, et al. Novel Systemic Anticancer Treatments and Health Services Use at the End of Life Among Adults With Cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2025;43(30):3279-3291. doi:10.1200/JCO-24-02816​Shah MP, Wenger NS, Glaspy J, et al. Patient‐reported discordance between care goals and treatment intent in advanced cancer. Cancer. 2025;131(17):e35976. doi:10.1002/cncr.35976To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  September 15, 2025 15.10.2025 53min

  Our July 2025 episode was hosted by Dr Leonie Herx and Dr Sharon Watanabe.During this episode, they highlight the following 5 articles:Soliman N, Moisset X, Ferraro MC, et al. Pharmacotherapy and non-invasive neuromodulation for neuropathic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Neurology. 2025;24(5):413-428. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00068-7​Kilpatrick K, Allard É, Jabbour M, Tchouaket E. Factors that support home deaths for patients receiving at-home palliative and end-of-life care: a sequential mixed-methods explanatory study. BMC Palliat Care. 2025;24(1):197. doi:10.1186/s12904-025-01840-0​Min JWS, Wang Y, Bollens-Lund E, et al. Prevalence of Preoperative Palliative Care Needs and Association with Healthcare Use and Cost Among Older Adults Undergoing Major Elective Surgery. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Published online July 16, 2025. doi:10.1097/XCS.0000000000001491​Hui D, De La Rosa A, Tsai JS, et al. Proportional Sedation for Persistent Agitated Delirium in Palliative Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. Published online July 31, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2025.2212To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  July 07, 2025 06.08.2025 53min

  Our July 2025 episode was hosted by Dr Leonie Herx and Dr Sharon Watanabe.During this episode, they highlight the following 5 articles:Bowers M, Petrasso C, McLuskie A, et al. Multicomponent Interventions for Adults With Cancer Cachexia: A Systematic Review. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2025;16(2):e13716. doi:10.1002/jcsm.13716​​Sandhya L, Devi Sreenivasan N, Goenka L, et al. Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study of Olanzapine for Chemotherapy-Related Anorexia in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric, Hepatopancreaticobiliary, and Lung Cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2023;41(14):2617- 2627. doi:10.1200/JCO.22.01997​Arrieta O, Cárdenas-Fernández D, Rodriguez-Mayoral O, Gutierrez-Torres S, Castañares D, Flores- Estrada D, Reyes E, López D, Barragán P, Soberanis Pina P, Cardona AF, Turcott JG. Mirtazapine as Appetite Stimulant in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Anorexia: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2024 Mar 1;10(3):305-314. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2023.5232. PMID: 38206631; PMCID: PMC10784994.​Groarke JD, Crawford J, Collins SM, et al. Ponsegromab for the Treatment of Cancer Cachexia. N Engl J Med. 2024;391(24):2291-2303. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2409515To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  April 07, 2025 07.05.2025 49min

  In our April 2025 episode, our Host, Dr. Jose Pereira is joined by Dr. Sharon Watanabe, Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah and Dr. Leonie Herx.During this episode, they highlight the following 5 articles:Yamaguchi T, Matsuda Y, Watanabe H, et al. Treatment Recommendation for Dyspnea in Patients with Advanced Disease: Revised Clinical Guidelines from the Japanese Society for Palliative Medicine. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2024;27(10):1404-1414. 10.1089/jpm.2023.0667Smallwood NE, Pascoe A, Wijsenbeek M, et al. Opioids for the palliation of symptoms in people with serious respiratory illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Respir Rev. 2024;33(174):230265. doi:10.1183/16000617.0265-2023Grudzen CR, Siman N, Cuthel AM, et al. Palliative Care Initiated in the Emergency Department: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2025;333(7):599-608. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.23696Zhang Y, Kesler SR, Dietrich J, Chao HH. Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: A Practical Guide for Oncologists. JCO Oncol Pract. Published online March 5, 2025:OP-24-00953. doi 10.1200/OP-24-00953To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  February 4, 2025 11.04.2025 51min

  In our February 2025 episode, our Host, Dr. Jose Pereira is joined by Dr. Sharon Watanabe, Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah and Dr. Leonie Herx.During this episode, they highlight the following 5 articles:Simon ST, Higginson IJ, Bausewein C, Jolley CJ, Bajwah S, Maddocks M, Wilharm C, Oluyase AO, Pralong A; BETTER-B Consortium. Practice review: Pharmacological management of severe chronic breathlessness in adults with advanced life-limiting diseases. Palliat Med. 2024 Dec;38(10):1079-1087. doi: 10.1177/02692163241270945. Epub 2024 Sep 12. PMID: 39264397. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39264397/George LS, Duberstein PR, Keating NL, Bates B, Bhagianadh D, Lin H, Saraiya B, Goel S, Akincigil A. Estimating oncologist variability in prescribing systemic cancer therapies to patients in the last 30 days of life. Cancer. 2024 Nov 1;130(21):3757-3767. doi: 10.1002/cncr.35488. Epub 2024 Jul 30. PMID:39077884. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39077884/Han B, Jones CM, Einstein EB, Dowell D, Compton WM. Prescription Opioid Use Disorder Among Adults Reporting Prescription Opioid Use With or Without Misuse in the United States. J Clin Psychiatry. 2024 Jul 15;85(3):24m15258. doi: 10.4088/JCP.24m15258. PMID: 39028542; PMCID: PMC11338316. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39028542/Kolodny A, Bohler RM. Screened Out – How a Survey Change Sheds Light on Iatrogenic Opioid Use Disorder. N Engl J Med. 2024 Dec 12;391(23):2183-2184. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2410911. Epub 2024 Nov 6. PMID: 39504517. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39504517/Lykke C, Jurlander B, Ekholm O, Sjøgren P, Juhl GI, Kurita GP, Larsen S, Tønder N, Høyer LV, Eidemak I, Zwisler AD. Identifying Palliative Care Needs in Patients With Heart Failure Using Patient Reported Outcomes. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2024 Dec;68(6):561-572. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2024.09.002. Epub 2024 Sep 11. PMID: 39270879. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39270879/To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  November 13, 2024 14.01.2025 46min

  In our November 2024 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Sharon Watanabe are joined by special guests Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah and Dr. Leonie Herx.During this episode, they highlight the following 4 articles:Chang TW, Yang FY, Liu YC, Hung CH. Gabapentinoids for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2024 Aug 19;14(3):269-278. doi: 10.1136/spcare-2023-00436 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38936970/​Silva GAD, Oliveira LC, Wiegert EVM, Calixto-Lima L, Cunha GDC, Peres WAF. Prognostic risk stratification using C-reactive protein, albumin, and associated inflammatory biomarkers in patients with advanced cancer in palliative care. Curr Probl Cancer. 2024 Aug;51:101115. doi: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2024.101115. Epub 2024 Jun 28. PMID: 38943779. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38943779/​Bischoff KE, Patel K, Boscardin WJ, O'Riordan DL, Pantilat SZ, Smith AK. Prognoses Associated With Palliative Performance Scale Scores in Modern Palliative Care Practice. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 1;7(7):e2420472. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.20472. PMID: 38976269; PMCID: PMC11231792. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38976269/​Meehan CP, White E, CVitan A, Jiang L, Wu WC, Wice M, Stafford J, Rudolph JL. Factors Associated With Early Palliative Care Among Patients With Heart Failure. J Palliat Med. 2024 Aug;27(8):1001-1008. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2023.0539. Epub 2024 Apr 12. PMID: 38608234. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38608234/To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  September 16, 2024 04.10.2024 44min

  In our September 2024 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Leonie Herx and Dr. Sharon Watanabe are joined by special guests Dr. Jean Mathews, Dr. Anna Voeuk and Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah.During this episode, they highlight the following 4 articles:Mooney-Doyle K, Ventura Castellon E, Lindley LC. Factors Associated With Transitions to Adult Care Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Medical Complexity. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2024 Mar;41(3):245-252. doi: 10.1177/10499091231177053. Epub 2023 May 18. PMID: 37199720. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37199720/​Cheon S, Tam J, Herx L, Nowak J, Goldie C, Kain D, Iqbal M, Sinnarajah A, Mathews J. Care Coordination Between Family Physicians and Palliative Care Physicians for Patients With Cancer: Results of a Quality Improvement Initiative. JCO Oncol Pract. 2024 Mar 13:OP2300560. doi: 10.1200/OP.23.00560. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38478801. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38478801/​Davis MP. Novel therapies for nausea and vomiting in advanced illness and supportive cancer care. Palliat Care Soc Pract. 2024 Jun 6;18:26323524241257701. doi: 10.1177/26323524241257701. PMID: 38855566; PMCID: PMC11159532. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38855566/​Greer JA, Post KE, Chabria R, Aribindi S, Brennan N, Eche-Ugwu IJ, Halpenny B, Fox E, Lo S, Waldman LP, Pintro K, Rabideau DJ, Pirl WF, Cooley ME, Temel JS. Randomized Controlled Trial of a Nurse-Led Brief Behavioral Intervention for Dyspnea in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2024 Aug 1:JCO2400048. doi: 10.1200/JCO.24.00048. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39088766. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39088766/To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  May 27, 2024 10.06.2024 46min

  In our March 2024 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Sharon Watanabe and Dr. Jose Pereira are joined by special guest Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah.During this episode, they highlight the following 4 articles:Bekelman DB, Feser W, Morgan B, Welsh CH, Parsons EC, Paden G, Baron A, Hattler B, McBryde C, Cheng A, Lange AV, Au DH. Nurse and Social Worker Palliative Telecare Team and Quality of Life in Patients With COPD, Heart Failure, or Interstitial Lung Disease: The ADAPT Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2024 Jan 16;331(3):212-223. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.24035. PMID: 38227034; PMCID: PMC10792473 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38227034/​Kotwal AA, Hunt LJ, Smith AK. A Tale of 2 Palliative Care Trials: Developing Sustainable and Transferable Models. JAMA. 2024 Jan 16;331(3):196-198. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.26815. PMID: 38227043.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38227043/​Bange EM, Li Y, Kumar P, Doucette A, Gabriel P, Parikh R, Li EH, Mamtani R, Getz KD. The association between telemedicine, advance care planning, and unplanned hospitalizations among high-risk patients with cancer. Cancer. 2024 Feb 15;130(4):636-644. doi: 10.1002/cncr.35116. Epub 2023 Nov 21. PMID: 37987207. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37987207/ ​Kurisu K, Inada S, Maeda I, Nobata H, Ogawa A, Iwase S, Uchida M, Akechi T, Amano K, Nakajima N, Morita T, Sumitani M, Yoshiuchi K. Effectiveness of antipsychotics for managing agitated delirium in patients with advanced cancer: a secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective observational study in Japan (Phase-R). Support Care Cancer. 2024 Feb 8;32(3):147. doi: 10.1007/s00520-024-08352-2. PMID: 38326487; PMCID: PMC10850172 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10850172/To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  March 18, 2024 02.04.2024 49min

  In our March 2024 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Leonie Herx and Dr. Sharon Watanabe are joined by special guest Dr. Braeden Debroni.During this episode, they highlight the following 4 articles:Arch JJ, Bright EE, Finkelstein LB, Fink RM, Mitchell JL, Andorsky DJ, Kutner JS. Anxiety and Depression in Metastatic Cancer: A Critical Review of Negative Impacts on Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Decision Making With Practical Recommendations. JCO Oncol Pract. 2023 Dec;19(12):1097-1108. doi: 10.1200/OP.23.00287. Epub 2023 Oct 13. PMID: 37831973; PMCID: PMC10732500. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37831973/​Mercadante S, Bruera E. Acute palliative care units: characteristics, activities and outcomes - scoping review. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2023 Dec;13(4):386-392. doi: 10.1136/spcare-2022-004088. Epub 2023 Jan 18. PMID: 36653151. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36653151/ ​An AW, Chen X, Urbauer DL, Bruera E, Hui D. Impact of Dosing and Duration of Dexamethasone on Serious Corticosteroid-Related Adverse Events. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2024 Jan;67(1):59-68. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.09.021. Epub 2023 Sep 26. PMID: 37769822. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37769822/ ​He JC, Moffat GT, Podolsky S, Khan F, Liu N, Taback N, Gallinger S, Hannon B, Krzyzanowska MK, Ghassemi M, Chan KKW, Grant RC. Machine Learning to Allocate Palliative Care Consultations During Cancer Treatment. J Clin Oncol. 2024 Feb 15:JCO2301291. doi: 10.1200/JCO.23.01291. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38359380. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38359380/​To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  January 29, 2024 20.02.2024 44min

  In our January 2024 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah are joined by special guests Dr. Anna Voek and Dr. Janis Miyasaki.During this episode, they highlight the following 4 articles:Sedney, C. L., Dekeseredy, P., Singh, S. A., & Holbein, M. (2023). Stigmatizing Language Expressed Towards Individuals With Current or Previous OUD Who Have Pain and Cancer: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 65(6), 553–561. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36804424/​Mai AS, Chao Y, Xiao B, Zhou Z, Yong JH, Lee ARYB, Tan EK. Risk of Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Individuals With Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Neurol. 2023 Nov 13:e234207. PMID: 37955917; PMCID: PMC10644251. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37955917/​Cobo Dols M, Beato Zambrano C, Cabezón-Gutiérrez L, Chicas-Sett R, Blancas López-Barajas MI, García Navalón FJ, Fírvida Pérez JL, Serrano Bermúdez G, Togores Torres P, et al. One-year efficacy and safety of naloxegol on symptoms and quality of life related to opioid-induced constipation in patients with cancer: KYONAL study. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2023 Dec 7;13(e2):e318-e326. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002816. PMID: 33707299; PMCID: PMC10715504. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33707299/​Hinkle, J., Wiener, L., Altschuler, A., Brock, K. E., Casperson, M., Chao, C. R., Fisher, L., Kushi, L. H., Lakin, J. R., Lefebvre, A., Schwartz, C. M., Shalman, D. M., Wall, C. B., & Mack, J. W. (2023). What Constitutes Quality of Life? Perspectives of Adolescents and Young Adults With Advanced Cancer. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 21(12), 1243-1250. Retrieved Dec 31, 2023, from https://doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2023.7067 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38081124/To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  November 20, 2023 12.02.2024 49min

  In our November 2023 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Leonie Herx are joined by special guests Dr. Jesse Solomon and Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah.During this episode, they highlight the following 4 articles:Love G, Mangan S, McKay M, Caplan H, Fitzpatrick E, Marks JA, Liantonio J. Assessing the Feasibility and Implementation of Palliative Care Triggers in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit to Improve Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Patient and Family Care. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2023 Sep;40(9):959-964. doi: 10.1177/10499091221134713. Epub 2022 Oct 17. PMID: 36253188. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36253188/​Godfrey S, Pandey A, Warraich HJ. Is There a Need for Palliative Care for Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction? JAMA Cardiol. 2023 Nov 1;8(11):1005-1006. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2023.3360. PMID: 37792359. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37792359/​Phelan C, Hammond L, Thorpe C, Allcroft P, O'Loughlin M. A Novel Approach to Managing Thirst and Dry Mouth in Palliative Care: A Prospective Randomized Cross-Over Trial. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023 Nov;66(5):587-594.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.08.005. Epub 2023 Aug 9. PMID: 37562697. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37562697/​Fitchett G, Hisey Pierson AL, Hoffmeyer C, Labuschagne D, Lee A, Levine S, O'Mahony S, Pugliese K, Waite N. Development of the PC-7, a Quantifiable Assessment of Spiritual Concerns of Patients Receiving Palliative Care Near the End of Life. J Palliat Med. 2020 Feb;23(2):248-253. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2019.0188. Epub 2019 Sep 4. PMID: 31483184; PMCID: PMC6987727. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31483184/​To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  September 18, 2023 23.10.2023 48min

  In our September 2023 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Leonie Herx are joined by special guests Dr. Jesse Solomon and Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah.During this episode, they highlight the following 5 articles:Dzeng E, Batten JN, Dohan D, Blythe J, Ritchie CS, Curtis JR. Hospital Culture and Intensity of End-of-Life Care at 3 Academic Medical Centers. JAMA Intern Med. 2023 Aug 1;183(8):839-848. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.2450. PMID: 37399038; PMCID: PMC10318547. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37399038/​Chan LML, Yan OY, Lee JJJ, Lam WWT, Lin CC, Auyeung M, Bloem BR, Kwok JYY. Effects of Palliative Care for Progressive Neurologic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2023 Feb;24(2):171-184. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.11.001. Epub 2022 Dec 5. PMID: 36481217. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36481217/​Curtis JR, Lee RY, Brumback LC, Kross EK, Downey L, Torrence J, LeDuc N, Mallon Andrews K, Im J, Heywood J, Brown CE, Sibley J, Lober WB, Cohen T, Weiner BJ, Khandelwal N, Abedini NC, Engelberg RA. Intervention to Promote Communication About Goals of Care for Hospitalized Patients With Serious Illness: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2023 Jun 20;329(23):2028-2037. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.8812. PMID: 37210665; PMCID: PMC10201405. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37210665/​Koh SJQ, Sim DKL, Neo SH. Letter to the Editor: Educating Patients With Advanced Heart Failure Through Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer and Natural-Language Artificial Intelligence: Is Now the Time for It? J Palliat Med. 2023 Jul;26(7):893-895. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2023.0199. PMID: 37428968 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37428968/​Navarro-Meléndez A, Gimenez MJ, Robledo-Donascimento Y, Río-González A, Lendínez-Mesa A. Physiotherapy applied to palliative care patients: a descriptive practice-based study. BMC Palliat Care. 2023 Jul 20;22(1):99. doi: 10.1186/s12904-023-01188-3. PMID: 37474943; PMCID: PMC10357741 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37474943/To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  June 19, 2023 10.08.2023 44min

  In our June 2023 episode, our host, Dr. Jose Pereira is joined by special guests Dr. Adrienne Selbie and Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah.During this episode, they highlight following 4 articles:Chi N-C, Nakad L, Han S, et al. Family Caregivers’ Challenges in Cancer Pain Management for Patients Receiving Palliative Care. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2023;40(1):43-51. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35503240/​Groninger H, Nemati D, Cates C, Jordan K, Kelemen A, Shipp G, Munk N. Massage Therapy for Hospitalized Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023 May;65(5):428-441. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.01.011. Epub 2023 Jan 31. PMID: 36731805. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36731805/​Reblin M, Iacob E, Tay DL, Li H, Thomas Hebdon MC, Beck A, Donaldson G, Cloyes KG, Ellington L. Family Caregiver Reports of Their Own and Patient Symptoms in Cancer Home Hospice Approaching End-of-Life. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2023 May;40(5):508-516. doi: 10.1177/10499091221108119. Epub 2022 Jun 10. PMID: 35689339; PMCID: PMC9734284. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35689339/ ​Zhukovsky DS, Heung Y, Enriquez P, Itzep N, Lu Z, Nortje N, Stanton P, Wong A, Bruera E. Just-in-Time Decision Making: Preliminary Findings of a Goals of Care Rapid Response Team. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023 Apr;65(4):e337-e343. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.11.022. Epub 2022 Dec 8. PMID: 36496112; PMCID: PMC9729166. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36496112/​To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  March 27, 2023 20.04.2023 48min

  In our March 2023 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Leonie Herx, highlight the following 5 articles: 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. doi:10.12927/hcq.2022.26943​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. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/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. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36352490/​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. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36461707/​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. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35440184/​To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  January 23, 2023 24.02.2023 43min

  In our January 2023 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Adrienne Selbie, are joined by special guest Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah.During this episode, they highlight 4 articles on the following topics: self-perceived burden for people with life-threatening illness, psycho-existential symptom assessment scale (PeSAS) screening in palliative care, how advance care planning can support hope in patients with advanced cancer and the treatment of positive urine cultures at end-of-life and the effect on terminal delirium management.To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  November 28, 2022 24.01.2023 47min

  In our November 2022 episode, our host, Dr. Leonie Herx, is joined by special guests Dr. Anna Voeuk and Dr. Jean Mathews.During this episode, they highlight 4 articles on the following topics: prognostic scores in comparison to clinician judgment, scaling out a palliative compassionate community, the impact and experience of cardiac cachexia in patients with advanced heart failure and their caregivers, barriers to buprenorphine prescribing for opioid use disorder in hospice and palliative care.To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/2022/04/02/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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  September 28, 2022 21.10.2022 47min

  In our September 2022 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Leonie Herx, are joined by their special guest, Dr. Anna Voeuk.During this episode, they highlight 4 articles on the following topics: public health palliative care, palliative care needs and experiences of people in prison, opioids and hypotension and existential suffering in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/