Trial reportBMC palliative care2025
Integrated palliative care improves the quality of life of advanced cancer patients.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Prevalence of depression in patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care: a meta-analysis of self-report instruments.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Cancer care in Pakistan: a national survey of infrastructure, diagnostic capacity, therapeutic access, and workforce perspectives.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- The Interplay of Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Nursing Care in Cancer Patients: A Narrative Review.Clinics and practice · 2026Review
- How Does Symptom Management Affect Quality of Life in Palliative Care Patients? A Descriptive and Correlation Study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciences · 2026Article
- Quality of life and associated factors among cancer patients receiving palliative care in Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
- Integrated palliative nursing interventions for older adults with cancer: Effects on quality of life, psychological outcomes, and symptom burden.Palliative & supportive care · 2026Article
- Advanced Metastatic Laryngeal Carcinoma: A Case Report on Palliative Management in Primary Care.Cureus · 2026Article
- Effects of Multi-Role Collaborative Palliative Care on Anxiety, Cancer-Related Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2026Article
- Long-term care insurance and health outcomes among older adults with disabilities: evidence from a support system reconfiguration perspective.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Article
- Association of a standardized painless ward model with cancer pain control and hospitalization outcomes: a retrospective cohort study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Quieting the Mind, Healing the Body: Guided Imagery and Mindfulness Meditation among Cancer Patients.Indian journal of palliative careArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of this research is to investigate the efficacy of integrated palliative care in enhancing advanced cancer patients' quality of life, alleviating pain, and improving psychological well-being through the development of a multidimensional hospice care model.
methodsThis study involved 150 advanced cancer patients who received palliative care at our institution from January 2020 to December 2023. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups: the control group (n = 75) received standard care, while the treatment group (n = 75) received integrated palliative care, which included pain management strategies, psychological support, and family involvement. The quality of life of both groups was assessed pre- and post-intervention using the EORTC QLQ-C30 scale, which evaluates physical, emotional, and social functioning among other indicators. Mental health was assessed through the GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale) and PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) to measure anxiety and depression levels. Furthermore, family members' satisfaction and support regarding the patient care process were evaluated using a tailored family satisfaction questionnaire.
resultsThere was no statistically significant difference in age, gender, and tumor type among the treatment group (P > 0.05). Prior to the intervention, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in EORTC QLQ-C30 scores, GAD-7 and PHQ-9 assessments, or family satisfaction (P > 0.05). Post-intervention, the treatment group exhibited significantly higher quality of life scores compared to the control group, alongside significantly lower anxiety and depression scores, and notably higher family satisfaction, all of which were statistically significant (P < 0.05).
conclusionIntegrated palliative care demonstrated substantial benefits in enhancing advanced cancer patients' quality of life, alleviating pain, and improving overall psychological health. The findings advocate for the integration of hospice care as a vital component of standard clinical practice and recommend its broader implementation across various departments to provide more compassionate care for patients and their families.
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