Palliative Medicine and Nursing
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The "Time Factor" and Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care
Matteo Moroni1*, Ludovica De Panfilis2 and Guido Biasco3 • 29 Oct 2014
In the field of medicine, the acquisition of communication skills is essential for an effective, complete and personalized treatment. This is particularly true for delicate fields such as incurable di...
Motivational Interviewing in Palliative Care?
Ásgeir R Helgason1, 2* and Bragi Skúlason3 • 06 Nov 2014
Is Reiki an Effective Approach to Pain Management?
Melike Demir • 06 Nov 2014
Reiki is believed to be an ancient healing practice that originated thousands of years ago. Reiki therapy has no side effects and thought to provide harmony and balance to improve physi...
Informal Family Caregivers of Dying Cancer Patients- What Kind of Support Do they Need?
Roni Gagin1, Shiri Shinan-Altman1,2, Adi Shilat1,3 and Gil Bar-Sela3,4* • 28 Oct 2014
Studies have shown great physical and emotional vulnerability among informal family caregivers of dying cancer patients as a result of the demanding care they provide. However, many informal family ca...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Oncology Nurses towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer Care in Qatar
AA Hassan1, 2, 5*, A Allam1, S Al Kindi3, G Abu Zeinah4, S Eziada1 and A Bashir1 • 11 Oct 2014
Aim and objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of oncology nurses towards CAM in cancer care in Qatar. Background: CAM is widely u...