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{"title":"The Effect of Acupressure on Fatigue in Cancer Patients: A Meta-analysis Study","authors":"M. Doğan","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_95_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_95_2023","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000This meta-analysis study was conducted to determine how acupressure affects fatigue in cancer patients.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Randomised controlled clinical trials were conducted using the keywords ‘acupressure and fatigue’ on Google Scholar, PubMed, and ISI Web of Sciences databases. Cochran’s Q test statistics and I2 test statistics were used to test the presence of heterogeneity. The random-effect meta-analysis model was used according to the results of the test for heterogeneity. Hedge’s g test statistics were used to determine the joint effect between acupressure and control groups in the meta-analysis study.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000In this meta-analysis study, 409 patients from the acupressure group and 403 patients from the control group were included. When calculating the average standardised difference value of the acupressure versus the control group, it was determined that acupressure decreased the fatigue score in a statistically significant way.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Acupressure is an effective approach to alleviate cancer-related fatigue.\u0000","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140511139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Management of Lymphoedema and Lymphorrhoea with Wrap around Compression in Breast Secondary to Carcinoma Breast: Case Report","authors":"Aradhana Shukla, Nitesh M. Gonnade, Manoj Kamal","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_165_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_165_2023","url":null,"abstract":"Lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer is one of the most unfortunate outcomes, and lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer in the ipsilateral upper extremity and its management, has been described in the literature. We are reporting a case of lymphoedema and lymphorrhoea in the breast itself, managed by compression bandaging with limited resources and the use of active pharmacological agents in the palliative care unit of a tertiary care hospital. Lymphoedema and lymphorrhoea in the breast are not very common to see in clinics, but management of this case even though no protocol available, was done by modification of bandaging techniques available for limb lymphoedema management.","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139439394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pain and Wound Management in Fungating Merkel Cell Carcinoma within a Palliative Setting: The First Case Report of this Predicament","authors":"Shaan Mohan, Ahmad Khan","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_259_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_259_2023","url":null,"abstract":"Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare type of skin cancer of the neuroendocrine Merkel mechanoreceptors. These cells are closely associated with nerve terminals and, given their proximity to cutaneous tissue, have the propensity to develop into deeply ulcerated, fungating malignancies. These friable wounds are easily irritated, and can cause significant pain for patients. We report a palliative case of severe, fungating MCC of the left scalp where the main contributor to the patient’s illness burden is pain. Having been referred to palliative care by the Tissue Viability team, this 90-year-old gentleman was complaining of episodic burning pain during dressing changes, which was associated with radiation to the forehead, nausea, and significant trait anxiety. It was theorised that this pain could be in part due to tension headache, not just nociception, and anticipatory lorazepam was prescribed to relieve trait anxiety. All symptoms were majorly relieved following this administration. A specialist dressing was implemented to absorb exudate and balance moisture, which we believe may have stopped further deterioration of pain. Overall, this report emphasises the need to consider alternative pain aetiologies other than nociception in a presentation that is not found in the literature.","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139445219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Effectiveness of Ajwain Cream in Treating Taxane-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patients: A Pilot, Randomised and Double-blind Clinical Trial","authors":"G. Heydarirad, Hamid Reza Mirzaei, Reyhaneh Gharehgozlou, J. Buentzel, M. R. Namazi, M. Pasalar","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_32_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_32_2023","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a common disorder among cancer patients receiving various chemotherapeutic protocols. The present study aimed to explore the feasibility of ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi [L.] Sprague) cream in treating peripheral neuropathy symptoms triggered by taxane chemotherapeutic agents.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This was a pilot, double-blind, and randomised clinical trial on patients with peripheral neuropathy attributable to chemotherapy with taxane drugs during 2021–2022 in Tehran. Patients received ajwain or placebo cream for four weeks and filled out the chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy assessment tool (CIPNAT) at the start and end finale of the trial. Side effects were also noted.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Thirty patients suffering from breast, lung, gastro-intestinal, or prostate cancer were allocated to each of the drug and placebo groups. The mean difference in CIPNAT score between the groups was 0.83, demonstrating the statistical ineffectiveness of the drug compared with the placebo (P = 0.372). The safety profile showed promising outcomes at the end of the trial.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Although the effectiveness of ajwain cream was unacceptable in treating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms, multicentre controlled trials with ample sample size are mandatory for an all-inclusive inference.\u0000","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139380572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patient-Controlled Therapy with Intravenous Oxycodone in Breathlessness due to Advanced Cancer: A Case Report","authors":"M. Menon, Shiv Pratap Singh Rana, Subashini Perumal, Khawla Fuad","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_84_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_84_2023","url":null,"abstract":"Dyspnoea is a debilitating symptom in medicine, especially in palliative care. Opioids are the pharmacological agents of choice in the treatment of dyspnoea in palliative medicine. Morphine is the best-studied opioid, and recent literature on oxycodone is encouraging. In refractory cases, opioid infusion and palliative sedation may have to be used. We present a case that used oxycodone in a patient-controlled device specifically for dyspnoea and its effects in relieving dyspnoea in a fast and timely manner. This helped in meeting the demands of the patient and relieving suffering rapidly with less sedation. This case report is unique in the use of an oxycodone patient-controlled device specifically for dyspnoea.","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139450771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Concerns of Primary Caregivers of Children with Complex Chronic Conditions in Kerala: A Qualitative Analysis","authors":"Sajida Abdulla, Hariprasad Pallippurath Gopalakrishna Pillai, Reshmi Ramachandran","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_9_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_9_2023","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Exploring data on primary caregiver experiences of dealing with chronically ill children (CIC) strengthens the ability of paediatricians to improve the quality of care by detecting unmet needs in paediatric palliative care and understanding their original concerns instead of presumed needs. Hence, this study aims to identify and describe the primary concerns and challenges faced by caregivers of children with complex chronic conditions in a tertiary care hospital in Kerala.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Primary caregivers of 25 children aged <13 years with non-malignant life-limiting illnesses, admitted to the paediatric department of a government medical college in Kerala between 1 July 2021 and 28 February 2022, underwent in-depth interviews to analyse their most worrisome issues. Thematic analysis was the method chosen for qualitative data analysis.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The main themes identified were medical issues, unmet needs, caregiver health issues, and social and financial issues. Among the medical issues, poor seizure control and infected bedsores, sleep deprivation in both patient as well as caregivers, and difficulty in maintaining the personal hygiene of patients were the major issues. Parents of almost all the CICs reported that they required diapers more than any other material or device. Maternal depression was the major caregiver health issue. The unavailability of antiepileptic drugs in peripheral health centres resulted in missing doses and undue expenses for travel to tertiary centres to obtain the same. Caregivers reported their dismay when they finally realised that they were given false hopes of a cure by different systems of medicine.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The challenges faced by caregivers of children with complex chronic conditions are multifaceted. Their most problematic issues related to medical issues are the occurrence of breakthrough seizures and development of infected bedsores. The most important material hardship reported was diaper needs. Caregiver issues such as sleep deprivation and maternal depression must be identified and addressed while providing comprehensive palliative care.\u0000","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139384814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Symptoms, Electrolyte Disturbances and Serum Albumin Levels in Palliative Oncology Patients Admitted Through Emergency: Characteristics and Survival Outcomes","authors":"Mahesh Menon, Subhashini Perumal, Raza Ahmad, Priya Das, Shiv Pratap Singh Rana, Asif Sardar","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_235_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_235_2023","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Our research aimed to examine the characteristics of palliative oncology patients hospitalised through an emergency to look for the symptom profile, characteristics of dyselectrolytemia and blood investigations, and possible associations with mortality.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000After institutional review board approval, a retrospective, observational study of patients hospitalised in our tertiary care specialty oncology hospital was undertaken. Records of hospitalised cancer patients admitted from the emergency department under palliative care from January 2019 to October 2021 were examined. As all admissions during this period were through emergency due to institution COVID-19 protocols, all elective admissions were excluded from the study. Data collected included patient characteristics, blood investigations, and comorbid history of systemic diseases and factors that could be associated with electrolyte imbalance.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000There were 157 emergency admissions during the study period. A majority were patients with solid tumours (92.4%). Pain was the most frequent cardinal symptom, along with other symptoms (68/157) or in isolation (33/157), followed by reduced oral intake (32/157) and altered sensorium (24/157). sixty-six patients died within the hospitalisation period. On long-term follow-up, only 8 (5.1%) were surviving. Hyponatraemia (43%), Hypoalbuminaemia (66%), and altered renal function (33.1%) were prevalent. We observed a weak positive correlation between sodium levels and outcome (r = 0.199, P = 0.016) and a strong positive correlation between albumin levels and survival outcomes (r = 0.329, P = 0.000). Patients with normal albumin had a higher chance of survival (odds ratio: 33.1225, 95% confidence interval: 3.415–321.20, P = 0.003).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Pain-reduced oral intake and altered sensorium are common emergency symptoms in oncology palliative care. Mortality is high in these patients. Hyponatraemia, hypoalbuminaemia, and deranged renal functions were commonly seen. Normal sodium and albumin levels were associated with higher chances of survival, and the association was strong for serum albumin levels. This may have prognostic utility.\u0000","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139388724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Choice of Place of the Death of Children with Cancer during End-of-Life Care – Parent’s Perspectives in a Developing Country","authors":"Latha Sneha, Swathi Narasimhan, Julius Xavier Scott, S. Shuba, P. S. Rajakumar, Anitha Rani","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_28_2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_28_2022","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The place of a child’s death is an indicator of the quality of paediatric palliative and end-of-life care. This study aimed to identify the choices of parents about the place of death of their children with cancer and to evaluate whether they had any regrets about their choices retrospectively. Material and Methods: All children who were treated in our centre for the past 9 years with palliative intent treatment to improve their quality of life were included in this study. For the children whose place of death was the hospital, data were collected from the case records. For the children who passed away at home, a telephone call was made to the families, informing them of the study, allowing time for there to be any clarifications. A verbal consent was requested for the study. Data were collected through the telephone conversation. Results: Out of the 59 children who died during the study period from 2012 to 2021, 31 children (52.5%) died in hospital settings. Eighteen (58.1%) families who had opted hospital as the place of death had regretted their choices. Families who chose home as a place of death were upset about inadequate pain management. The majority of the families had desired home care services for adequate symptom control and to keep the child comfortable in a familiar environment. Conclusion: Most children with life-limiting conditions continue to die in the hospital setting in developing countries due to a lack of dedicated palliative care services and home care. Most of the families retrospectively, regretted their choices of place of death. Most of the families, however, would prefer home as the place of death, if there was better end-of-life care support for symptom control at home. Specific policies institutional and nationwide need to be formulated to provide guidance to the professionals on the discussion of goals of care and place of care, with a supporting network to ensure its provision.","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135042819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectivity of Palliative Care Bundle on Advanced Gallbladder Cancer: A Randomised Controlled Trial","authors":"Kusum K. Rohilla, C. Vasantha Kalyani, Amit Gupta, Manoj Gupta, Nirmal Matella","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_33_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_33_2023","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The main aim of this study was to develop, test, and compare palliative care bundles to improve functional recovery, resilience, and quality of life among advanced gallbladder cancer patient with their routine palliative care. Material and Methods: This study was to test a palliative care bundle, a single-center, and two-arm randomised controlled trial done on a total of 116 participants (58 in each arm) from July 2019 to December 2021 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh. Results: By the end of 4 th month, the recruitment rate was 96.7%, retention rate acceptance rate was 95%, and adherence rate was 85%. The palliative care bundle showed that a significant difference in trial outcome index score ( P = 0.014*) indicates the effectiveness of the palliative care bundle related to improvement in physical mobility, resilience, and quality of life of patients and reduced caregiver burden. Reported barriers faced by participants were physical exhaustion (65%), psychological factors (25%), social factors (15%) and unfamiliar surroundings (5%). Caregivers reported barriers that their job (40%), physical fatigue related to the care of their patient (40%), their education (10%), and lack of support for their other family members (10%) were some reasons forcing them not to practice palliative care bundle. Conclusion: The palliative care bundle did not interfere with the palliative treatment plan of any patients and significantly improved physical mobility, resilience, quality of life of patients, and reduced caregiver burden. Hence, a palliative care bundle can be considered in the palliative care of advanced cancer patients during their palliative treatment to provide holistic care.","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135042826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Palliative Care Need in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis","authors":"Ankit Chandra, Aninda Debnath, Baridalyne Nongkynrih","doi":"10.25259/ijpc_140_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_140_2023","url":null,"abstract":"Background: To achieve sustainable development goal 3.8, countries must prioritise the provision of palliative care. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of palliative care needs in India. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in databases of PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, and EBSCO Host. We included community-based studies published in English between inception and April 30, 2023. We excluded hospital-based studies that were conducted solely including diseased patients. Data were extracted independently, and a quality assessment was performed. To estimate the pooled prevalence and 95% confidence intervals (CI), we used the random-effects model. Heterogeneity was assessed using the Q statistic and I 2 test. Subgroup analyses were conducted based on the study site, urban–rural distribution, gender, and age groups. Publication bias was evaluated using a funnel plot and Egger test. STATA software was used for data analysis. Results: Out of the 2632 articles identified, 8 cross-sectional studies were included. Using the random-effects model, the pooled estimate of palliative care needs was found to be 6.21/1000 population (95% CI: 2.42–11.64). The southern region showed a prevalence of 10.83/1000 compared to 2.24/1000 in the northern region. Urban areas had a prevalence of 3.34/1000, while rural areas had a prevalence of 7.69/1000. Among females, the prevalence was 9.64/1000, compared to 6.77/1000 among males. Notably, individuals aged over 60 years had a higher prevalence of palliative care needs, with a rate of 37.86/1000 population. Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis highlight a substantial need for palliative care in India, with a prevalence of 6.21 individuals/1000 population.","PeriodicalId":13319,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Palliative Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135042989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}