ArticleJournal of palliative medicine2018
Perspectives on Palliative Care in Cancer Clinical Trials: Diverse Meanings from Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Providers.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A qualitative evidence synthesis of healthcare professionals' experiences and views of palliative care for patients with a haematological malignancy.European journal of cancer care · 2020Pooled it
- Clinical Trials: Understanding Patient Perspectives and Beliefs About Treatment.Clinical journal of oncology nursing · 2019Trial
- Provider Perspectives on Implementation of Adult Community-Based Palliative Care: A Scoping Review.Medical care research and review : MCRR · 2025Article
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- Frequency of anticancer drug use at the end of life: a scoping review.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2024Article
- Quality of Life and Role of Palliative and Supportive Care for Patients With Brain Metastases and Caregivers: A Review.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Review
- Palliative Care: A Concept Analysis Review.SAGE open nursingReview
- An Exploration of the Challenges for Oncology Nurses in Providing Hospice Care in Mainland China: A Qualitative Study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursingArticle
- Integrating Palliative Care for Patients on Clinical Trials: Opportunities for Oncology Nurses.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPalliative care (PC) is often misunderstood as exclusively pertaining to end-of-life care, which may be consequential for its delivery. There is little research on how PC is operationalized and delivered to cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials.
objectiveWe sought to understand the diverse perspectives of multidisciplinary oncology care providers caring for such patients in a teaching hospital.
methodsWe conducted qualitative semistructured interviews with 19 key informants, including clinical trial principal investigators, oncology fellows, research nurses, inpatient and outpatient nurses, spiritual care providers, and PC fellows. Questions elicited information about the meaning providers assigned to the term "palliative care," as well as their experiences with the delivery of PC in the clinical trial context. Using grounded theory, a team-based coding method was employed to identify major themes.
resultsFour main themes emerged regarding the meaning of PC: (1) the holistic nature of PC, (2) the importance of symptom care, (3) conflict between PC and curative care, and (4) conflation between PC and end-of-life care. Three key themes emerged with regard to the delivery of PC: (1) dynamics among providers, (2) discussing PC with patients and family, and (3) the timing of PC delivery.
conclusionThere was great variability in personal meanings of PC, conflation with hospice/end-of-life care, and appropriateness of PC delivery and timing, particularly within cancer clinical trials. A standard and acceptable model for integrating PC concurrently with treatment in clinical trials is needed.
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