Search results for "Palliative Care"
Exercise interventions associated with improved mobility, physical function in older adults
A randomized controlled trial found that a multicomponent exercise intervention in physically frail patients with sarcopenia improved mobility, while a meta-analysis found power training improved strength more than traditional strength training in healthy older adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/1.htm
17 May 2022
Telehealth expands reach of palliative care in rural areas
Some rural hospitals and palliative care programs are using telehealth to reach distant patients in an environment of clinician scarcity or budget constraints.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/telehealth-expands-reach-of-palliative-care-in-rural-areas.htm
1 Feb 2020
Physical activity program for older adults linked to long-term improvements in function
Older adults with reduced lower-limb physical functioning treated with a 12-month, group-based physical activity and behavior maintenance program had greater improvements in function than those who received educational sessions on healthy aging, an English trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/29/1.htm
29 Mar 2022
Support, empathy, system changes vital to battling burnout
It is important to provide support to physicians and learners in the ways they and their patients need it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/support-empathy-system-changes-vital-to-battling-burnout.htm
1 Mar 2024
Scientific statement addresses primary care's role in poststroke care
Effective communication by primary care clinicians can improve adherence to necessary interventions after stroke, boost patient motivation, and reduce barriers to care, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association advised.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/27/2.htm
27 Jul 2021
What to say when sharing serious news
When delivering bad news to patients, physicians should avoid wordiness and instead follow some other tactics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/what-to-say-when-sharing-serious-news.htm
1 Jun 2023
Guideline recommends pharmacologic treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high fracture risk
Bisphosphonates are recommended for initial treatment, although ibandronate is not recommended for reducing nonvertebral or hip fracture risk, the clinical practice guideline from the Endocrine Society stated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/02/4.htm
2 Apr 2019
A doctor seeks ways to encourage earlier palliative care talks
Palliative care doctors are working on introducing the concept of palliative care across disciplines, with a particular focus on primary care. The goal is to introduce it earlier in the process of patient care, and earlier in the educational process of the physicians themselves.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/palliative.htm
1 Oct 2014
Osteoporosis screening, treatment uncommon after stroke
Among 16,581 patients, 5.1% underwent poststroke bone mineral density testing and 15.5% received fracture prevention treatment within one year.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/30/4.htm
30 Apr 2019
Rethinking advance care planning
While more physicians are reporting having conversations about advance care planning with their patients, it's still far from common.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/rethinking-advance-care-planning.htm
1 May 2022