Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Brian T. Garibaldi, Margaret S. Chisolm, Gail Berkenblit, David Feller-Kopman, R. Scott Stephens, Rosalyn W. Stewart, Scott M. Wright
Summary: COVID-19 remains a major global health threat, placing immense pressure on healthcare systems and causing devastating hardships to individuals, families, and communities. Despite the challenges, healthcare professionals have provided excellent care to COVID-19 patients, emphasizing the importance of quality care.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Gerontology
Robin Brown Otto, Noelle L. Fields, Michael Bennett, Keith A. Anderson
Summary: This scoping review examines the incorporation of death or dying in research utilizing successful, active, productive, and healthy aging frameworks. The study finds a lack of consideration for death and dying dimensions in positive aging models, explores older adults' perspectives on death and dying in relation to aging well, discusses the role of religion and spirituality, and highlights the negative consequences of excluding death and dying dimensions from positive aging models. These findings call for further research on these concepts.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Shannon Doocy, Emily Lyles, Hannah Tappis, Alexandra Norton
Summary: The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the quality and depth of evidence on the effectiveness of health interventions in humanitarian settings in low and middle-income countries, published in peer-reviewed journals since 2013. A total of 269 publications were included in the review, revealing limited evidence on non-communicable diseases, water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as injury and rehabilitation. The study also found that economic evaluations constituted a small proportion of the research and highlighted the need for improvements in reporting and study design.
Article
Nursing
Zainab Zahran, Khaldoun M. Hamdan, Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour, Rabia S. Allari, Abeer A. Alzayyat, Abeer M. Shaheen
Summary: The study found that undergraduate Jordanian nursing students generally have positive attitudes towards death and caring for dying patients. Factors influencing nursing students' positive attitudes towards death include fear, escape acceptance, and death avoidance, while factors influencing positive attitudes towards caring for dying patients include neutral acceptance, academic level, and gender.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Allan Kellehear, Matilda Garrido
Summary: This review aims to explore the intersection between existential aging and dying identity and describe the available evidence. The evidence suggests that the formation of the identity of dying alongside existential aging is associated with personal changes related to self/gerotranscendence, self-concerns about death, attitudes towards aging, and anticipation of one's own death.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Juan Glinka, Yashasavi Sachar, Ephraim Tang, Mayur Brahmania, Jaehyun Hwang, Evelyn Waugh, Crystal Schmerk, Alla Iansavitchene, Douglas Quan, Anton Skaro
Summary: Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has been legalized in Canada since 2016. A recent study evaluated the outcomes of liver transplantation (LT) using MAiD donors and conducted a literature review on the efficacy of MAiD-associated liver donation. The study found a 100% 1-year graft survival rate in the case series, with some patients experiencing early allograft dysfunction but with no significant clinical outcome. The warm ischemic time ranged from 7.8-13 minutes, suggesting promising utilization of donation after MAiD.
LIVER TRANSPLANTATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Clare Wilkinson, Alison Llewellyn, Candy Mccabe
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked discussions about death and dying, and public engagement can contribute to better communication and research in this field.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eric G. Campbell, Vinay Kini, Julie Ressalam, Bridget S. Mosley, Dragana Bolcic-Jankovic, Hillary D. Lum, Elizabeth R. Kessler, Matthew DeCamp
Summary: The study found that most physicians are willing to discuss MAiD with patients and provide referrals, but fewer are prepared to serve as consultants or attending physicians. MAiD consultants and attendings generally reported the experience to be emotionally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, but all respondents reported multiple barriers to participation.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Andrea Lees, Tamas Sessler, Simon McDade
Summary: p53 is a key tumor suppressor known for regulating a wide gene regulatory network. It plays a complex role in controlling cell death pathways, which may be crucial for cellular and organismal survival. The activation of p53 affects various cell death mechanisms and can paradoxically suppress cell death to ensure tissue integrity and organismal survival, providing potential opportunities for enhancing treatment efficacy in tumors with wild-type p53.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Donna M. Wilson, Leah Underwood, Begona Errasti-Ibarrond
Summary: While acute grief may diminish over time, waves of significant grief can still occur with triggers. Research has shown some insights into the frequency, nature, and impact of grief triggers, but gaps in evidence remain.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Reuben Musarandega, Michael Nyakura, Rhoderick Machekano, Robert Pattinson, Stephen Peter Munjanja
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of maternal deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2015 to 2020, identifying obstetric hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, non-obstetric complications, and pregnancy-related infections as the leading causes of maternal deaths. The study highlighted the potential under-reporting of deaths from incidental causes in the region.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Lokman Mohd Tahir, Mohammed Borhandden Musah, Roslizam Hassan, Mohd Fadzli Ali
Summary: This article reports on a systematic review of published articles related to deputy principals in the field of educational leadership and management. The findings indicate that researchers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong have the highest number of publications on the knowledge production of deputy principals. The review has examined the general patterns of knowledge production, research topics, production volumes, and methods employed by researchers in their deputy principals' studies.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jodhi Rutherford, Lindy Willmott, Ben P. White
Summary: This study reviewed the attitudes of Australian doctors towards the legalisation of VAD and identified three overarching themes: attitudes towards regulation, professional and personal impact of legalisation, and practical considerations regarding access. Understanding medical perspectives about VAD could help in designing legislative models that address doctors' concerns and facilitate their greater participation in VAD.
BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chelsea Moran, David J. T. Campbell, Tavis S. Campbell, Pamela Roach, Lyne Bourassa, Zoe Collins, Marysia Stasiewicz, Patrick McLane
Summary: This rapid review identified predictors of attitudes and adherence to COVID-19 public health guidelines, suggesting that older individuals, women, those who trust governments, perceive COVID-19 as threatening, and access information through traditional news media are more likely to adhere with guidelines. Only three experimental studies on interventions aiming to improve adherence have been identified, indicating a need for further research in this area.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Fidelia Cascini, Ana Pantovic, Yazan A. Al-Ajlouni, Giovanna Failla, Valeria Puleo, Andriy Melnyk, Alberto Lontano, Walter Ricciardi
Summary: Social media has the potential to shape attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination and can be used to address vaccine hesitancy.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Christine M. Bond, Richard Holland, David P. Alldred, Antony Arthur, Garry Barton, Annie Blyth, James Desborough, Joanna Ford, Christine Handford, Helen Hill, Carmel M. Hughes, Vivienne Maskrey, Kate Massey, Phyo K. Myint, Nigel Norris, Fiona M. Poland, Lee Shepstone, Arnold Zermansky, David Wright, Linda Birt
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kathryn Richardson, George M. Savva, Penelope J. Boyd, Clare Aldus, Ian Maidment, Eduwin Pakpahan, Yoon K. Loke, Antony Arthur, Nicholas Steel, Clive Ballard, Robert Howard, Chris Fox
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Kirsty Haunch, Carl Thompson, Antony Arthur, Paul Edwards, Claire Goodman, Barbara Hanratty, Julienne Meyer, Andy Charlwood, Danat Valizade, Ramona Backhaus, Hilde Verbeek, Jan Hamers, Karen Spilsbury
Summary: This study aims to develop theoretical explanations for the relationship between long-term care facility staffing and quality of care for older people. It found that quality is influenced by staff behaviors, which are contingent on relationships nurtured by the facility environment and culture, and leadership plays a key role in effectively deploying organizational resources to promote and sustain quality relationships.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ben Bowers, Kristian Pollock, Stephen Barclay
Summary: This study investigated the prescribing of anticipatory medications in primary care, revealing that around half of the patients received these drugs, with variability in timing highlighting challenges in diagnosing the end-of-life phase. The provision of anticipatory medications in primary care remains a complex issue that warrants further attention.
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
Elspeth Mathie, Arthur Antony, Anne Killett, Nicole Darlington, Stefanie Buckner, Louise Lafortune, Andrea Mayrhofer, Angela Dickinson, Michael Woodward, Claire Goodman
Summary: This study examines the involvement of people affected by dementia in developing and designing Dementia Friendly Communities (DFCs) in England, and the impact of their involvement. The findings show that while there is some evidence of involvement, it is often limited and lacks leadership from people with dementia. The study suggests that approaches towards involvement should focus on strategic planning and harnessing expertise in different involvement activities to optimize participation. Engagement with local organizations and dedicated resources are crucial for creating successful DFCs.
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Amelia Cameron, Kristian Pollock, Eleanor Wilson, John Burford, Gary England, Sarah Freeman
Summary: This scoping review identified a lack of original research studies and equine-specific publications on veterinary decision-making models for end-of-life planning. The end-of-life decision-making process consists of three stages: making the decision, enacting the decision, and aftercare. Shared decision-making models for euthanasia in veterinary practice should include all three stages and consider species-specific issues.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joy Llewellyn-Beardsley, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone, Kristian Pollock, Yasmin Ali, Emma Watson, Donna Franklin, Caroline Yeo, Fiona Ng, Rose McGranahan, Mike Slade, Alison Edgley
Summary: Mental health 'recovery narratives' are widely used in teaching, learning, and practice settings. This study investigates the experiences of 71 individuals with lived experience in telling their stories of multiple inequalities in formal and informal settings. The study finds that power dynamics play a central role in these narratives, highlighting the importance of understanding inequalities in the environments where recovery stories are shared and co-constructed.
QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ben Bowers, Kristian Pollock, Stephen Barclay
Summary: Anticipatory medications are reassuring yet unsettling to older patients and their informal caregivers. Prescriptions need to be discussed and tailored carefully to their preferences and experiences. Nurses should consider informal caregivers' insights into patient distress when making medication decisions.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Eleanor Wilson, Glenys Caswell, Nicola Turner, Kristian Pollock
Summary: Talking about death and dying is encouraged in UK health policy and practice. Participants in a research study discussed the challenges of turning abstract concepts of death into reality, with a focus on the importance of planning for wills and funerals.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kristian Pollock, Glenys Caswell, Nicola Turner, Eleanor Wilson
Summary: This paper presents findings from a qualitative study on the perspectives and priorities of 12 patients and 34 bereaved family caregivers regarding place of death. The study reveals that place of death is not universally prioritized, with comfort and companionship being more significant factors.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Francesco Bulli, Alessandro Toccafondi, Marijke C. Kars, Glenys Caswell, Hana Kodba-Ceh, Urska Lunder, Kristian Pollock, Jane Seymour, Johannes J. M. van Delden, Marieke Zwakman, Ida J. Korfage, Agnes Van der Heide, Guido Miccinesi
Summary: An advance care planning intervention based on structured conversations has an impact on the relationship between patients with advanced cancer and their nominated Personal Representatives (PRs). The intervention provides a communicative space for patients and PRs to share their understanding and concerns, strengthening their relationship and commitment to each other.
PALLIATIVE & SUPPORTIVE CARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lloyd Morgan, Stephen Barclay, Kristian Pollock, Efthalia Massou, Ben Bowers
Summary: This retrospective observational study aimed to identify the costs of anticipatory medications prescribed, used and not used for patients approaching the end-of-life. The study found that the costs of prescribed and unused medications were higher than previously reported but remain modest. The study also identified variations in the unused costs of individual drugs.
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Kristian Pollock, Samantha Wilkinson, Lucy Perry-Young, Nicola Turner, Justine Schneider
Summary: This paper explored how home care workers support persons with dementia in the community, highlighting the critical role of family care-givers in initiating the domiciliary care and valuing emotional and social support provided by home care workers. The study emphasizes the importance of acknowledging family as the functioning unit of care and recognizing the skilled communicative and emotional work undertaken by home care workers.
Article
Gerontology
Nicole Darlington, Elspeth Mathie, Andrea Mayrhofer, Claire Goodman, Antony Arthur, Michael Woodward, Anne Killett, John Thurman, Stefanie Buckner, Louise Lafortune
Summary: Dementia-friendly communities play a positive role in supporting people with dementia to actively participate in community activities, feel understood and valued, with awareness of living in such communities being associated with greater involvement and sense of belonging in the wider community.
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Heather Wharrad, Sophie Sarre, Justine Schneider, Jill Maben, Clare Aldus, Elaine Argyle, Anthony Arthur
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2020)