Objective: To understand the perception of cancer patients in palliative care about quality of
life and identify propositions for its improvement. Method: This is a quantitative research …

Introduction Social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-clinical factors that may affect the
outcomes of cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to describe the influence of …

Context Emotional preparedness for death is a distinct but related concept to prognostic
awareness (PA). Both allow patients to prepare psychologically and interpersonally for …

Objective: To analyze national and international scientific productions that present daily
experiences of care provided by caregivers and health professionals in home palliative care …

Context Enhancing quality of life (QoL) is a goal of palliative care. Existential QoL is an
important aspect of this. Objectives This study sought to advance our understanding of …

ObjectivesWith targeted therapies, people are surviving longer with advanced lung cancer
and engaging in online lung cancer support communities. While these groups provide a …

Advancements in biomedical technology have resulted in early detection and treatment with
consequent increased survival rates of breast cancer survivors (BCS) and renal transplants …

Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths globally. Individuals are
diagnosed at an advanced stage with limited life expectancy. Objectives: To explore …

Objective: To analyze national and international scientific productions that present daily
experiences of care provided by caregivers and health professionals in home palliative care …

Background Demographic characteristics play a role in influencing the decision to make end‐
of‐life (EOL) directives among older adults living in the United States. Aims To examine the …