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The aim of palliative radiotherapy (RT) is to control cancer-related local symptoms with minimal radiation reaction. About one third of all radiation treatments are given with palliative intent. Indications for...
Sun DS, Chun YJ, Lee JH, Gil SH, Shim BY, Lee OK, Jung IS, Kim HK
KMID: 1464991
Korean J Hosp Palliat Care.
2009 Mar;12(1):20-26.
PURPOSE: We undertook this study to find out the recognitions of terminal cancer patients and doctors about advance directives (ADs), of how they would do in non-response medical conditions and...
PURPOSE: This exploratory study was undertaken to analyze the information needs of family members of terminal cancer patients, collected through the telephone counselling service by National Cancer Information Center.
METHODS: The...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to provide basic data to assess spiritual health of HIV/AIDS patients and devise spiritual nursing mediation plans in practical nursing work by examining...
Yang GH, Kwak SW, Kim SH, Shin YT, Hwang HJ, Park NH, Yeom CH
KMID: 1464992
Korean J Hosp Palliat Care.
2009 Mar;12(1):27-31.
PURPOSE: Lymphedemas are tissue fluid swellings, usually on the arms or legs, and occur as a result of impaired lymphatic drainage. Presently, the most effective treatment available is complete decongestive...