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Caregiver Communication and Preparedness During Transitions in Care
Journal of Palliative Medicine article details an 8-week video intervention which improved rural caregivers’ preparedness during hospital-to-home transitions.
Evaluation of Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Palliative Care Research
A review of palliative care research from 2004–2019 found that racially and ethnically minoritized groups were underrepresented during this time period.
Disparities Among Asian and Black Patients with Cancer in Receipt of Palliative Care
A study shows evidence of racial and ethnic disparities in the receipt of outpatient palliative care for people living with cancer.
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Charting a Strategic Path Forward for the Future of Our Field
Ira Byock, MD, highlights challenges the field is facing and proposes a strategic four-part plan to improve quality and consistency.
A Policy Framework For States Seeking To Scale Palliative Care
A Health Affairs article outlines a CAPC-based policy framework to expand and improve state palliative care services.
Temporal Trends in Opioid Use and Associated Outcomes for People with Advanced Cancer
Opioid use declined and gabapentinoid use rose from 2012–2017, while pain-related ER visits and opioid issues increased.
Caregiver Communication and Preparedness During Transitions in Care
Journal of Palliative Medicine article details an 8-week video intervention which improved rural caregivers’ preparedness during hospital-to-home transitions.
Evaluation of Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Palliative Care Research
A review of palliative care research from 2004–2019 found that racially and ethnically minoritized groups were underrepresented during this time period.
Realizing the Promise of the GUIDE Model for Dementia Caregivers
A Health Affairs article explains that while CMS’s new dementia care model aims to reduce caregiver burden, refinements are needed to better identify, assess, and support caregivers.
Q&A: Addressing Palliative Care in Dialysis Settings
A discussion covering barriers and solutions for improving the integration of palliative care in U.S. dialysis settings.
A Look at Cancer-Related Pain and Opioid Prescribing Trends from 2016 to 2021
A study found significant declines in opioid prescribing for cancer pain, raising concerns about undertreatment despite guideline exemptions.
Dobbs-Driven Expansion of Perinatal Palliative Care: A Scoping Review
Evaluating evidence on the safety, effectiveness, acceptability, and equity of perinatal palliative care amid growing abortion restrictions.
Study Finds Disease and Race-Based Differences in Inpatient Palliative Care Consultation
Inpatient palliative care is underutilized and varies by disease, race, and hospital, highlighting the need for equitable, standardized access.
Supporting Stem Cell Transplant Caregivers with a Nurse-Led Psychotherapy Intervention
A pilot study found that nurse-led telehealth psychotherapy intervention was feasible and valued by stem cell transplant caregivers.
Referral Criteria for Specialist Palliative Care for Patients With Dementia
International experts reached consensus on fifteen criteria for referral to specialist palliative care for people living with dementia.
