Palliative Care Journal Watch: Recent Episodes
Pallium Canada
The Palliative Care Journal Watch keeps you informed on the latest peer-reviewed palliative care literature. Led by palliative care experts from McMaster University and Queen’s University, come and explore key topics identified in the latest literature, with a focus on practice change and systems design. This podcast is brought to you by Pallium Canada.
In our SEptember 2024 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Leonie Herx and Dr. Sharon Watanabe are joined by special guest 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/
In our March 2024 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. 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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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 4 articles on the following topics: family caregivers’ challenges in cancer pain management, massage therapy for hospitalized patients receiving palliative care, caregiver symptom report of self and cancer home hospice patient and just-in-time decision making.
To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
In our March 2023 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Leonie Herx, highlight 5 articles on the following topics: transfers from acute care to a local palliative care unit, cannabidiol oil for the relief of symptoms in advanced cancer, palliative care for adolescents and young adults, tole and response of primary healthcare services in community end-of-life care during COVID-19 and decision-making process in advanced heart failure patients.
To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/
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/
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/
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/
In our May 2020 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Leonie Herx, are joined by their special guests, Dr. Jordan Lafranier and Lisa Weatherbee, RN.
During this episode, they highlight 4 articles on the following topics: optimal timing to initiate advance care planning, variability among online opioid conversion calculators, differences in goals of care discussion outcomes among healthcare professionals and the benefits/ harms of hypodermoclysis of patients in palliative care.
To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: https://www.pallium.ca/journal-watch-program/
In Episode 2, our host, Dr. Leonie Herx is joined by her special guests, Dr. Jean Mathews and Dr. Anna Voeuk. During this episode, they highlight 4 articles on the following topics: generalist vs. specialist palliative care, advance care planning and advance directives, nasal high flow therapy for symptom management and opioid safety recommendations in adult palliative medicine.
To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: https://www.pallium.ca/journal-watch-program/
In Episode 1, our hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Leonie Herx are joined by their special guests, Dr. Jean Mathews and Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah. During this episode, they highlight 5 articles on the following topics: Palliative sedation, artificial nutrition and hydration at the end of life, End of life care for recent immigrants, interdisciplinary roles in goals of care conversations and Mirtazapine in cancer-associated anorexia and cachexia. To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed,
visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: https://www.pallium.ca/journal-watch-program/