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Nurses’ willingness to maximize opioid analgesia for severe cancer pain, and its predictor
The effectiveness of cancer pain management (CPM) is influenced by nurses’ willingness to maximize opioid analgesia for severe cancer pain. The purposes of this study were to identify the willingness of nurses...
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Assessment of clinical relevant fatigue level in cancer
Fatigue is highly prevalent in cancer and greatly inferences with daily life. The goal of this study was to identify the most informative score in the Brief Fatigue Inventory and to define cut points for “mild...
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Cervical cancer patient information-seeking behaviors, information needs, and information sources in South Korea
The aim of this study was to explore the cancer information needs, utilization, and source preferences in South Korean women with cervical cancer.
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The life-sustaining treatments among cancer patients at end of life and the caregiver’s experience and perspectives
The goal of this study was to investigate the utilization of and attitudes toward life-sustaining treatments (LSTs) at the end of life.
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What kind of cancer information do Internet users need?
The Internet becomes one of the most effective communication media in healthcare. This study aimed to evaluate the cancer information sources and the needs of various types of Internet users.
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Efficacy of pain education in cancer patients
Patient education has been considered as one of the important strategies to improve cancer pain control. However, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have reported inconsistent findings on this issue. This stu...
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Perceived timeliness of referral to hospice palliative care among bereaved family members in Korea
We aimed to explore the perceived timeliness of referral to hospice palliative care unit (HPCU) among bereaved family members in Korea and factors associated therewith.
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Effectiveness of home hospice care: a nationwide prospective observational study
Many assert the need for home hospice care. However, limited research has shown its effectiveness. The authors of this study thus evaluated the effectiveness of a home hospice care pilot project regarding (1) ...