Browsing Duke Faculty Scholarship by Subject "palliative care"

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Caregivers of People with Neurodegenerative Diseases: Profile and Unmet Needs from a Population-Based Survey in South Australia

Abernethy, Amy (MARY ANN LIEBERT INC, 2010)

Introduction: Neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) are characterized by progressive decline and loss of function, requiring considerable third-party care. NDD carers report low quality of life and high caregiver burden. Despite ...
How Oncology Fellows Discuss Transitions in Goals of Care: A Snapshot of Approaches Used Prior to Training

Alexander, Stewart (MARY ANN LIEBERT INC, 2010)

Introduction: The moment when a physician raises the possibility of discontinuing palliative chemotherapy at the end of life is a critical moment in the illness, and a difficult conversation. Expert recommendations cite ...
Young Caregivers in the End-of-Life Setting: A Population-Based Profile of an Emerging Group

LeBlanc, Thomas William; Abernethy, Amy (MARY ANN LIEBERT INC, 2010)

Purpose: Little is known about young caregivers of people with advanced life-limiting illness. Better understanding of the needs and characteristics of these young caregivers can inform development of palliative care and ...