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Original Articles
Evaluation of the FICA Tool for Spiritual Assessment, 09 July 2010 Tami Borneman, Betty Ferrell, Christina M. Puchalski pages 163-173 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (175 KB)
Hope in the Context of Lung Cancer: Relationships of Hope to Symptoms and Psychological Distress, 25 June 2010 David Berendes, Francis J. Keefe, Tamara J. Somers, Sejal M. Kothadia, Laura S. Porter, Jennifer S. Cheavens pages 174-182 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (101 KB)
Breakthrough Pain in Oncology: A Longitudinal Study, 06 May 2010 Sebastiano Mercadante, Vittoria Zagonel, Enrico Breda, Carlo Arcara, Vittorio Gebbia, Giampiero Porzio, Federica Aielli, Fabrizio David, Teresa Gammucci, Filomena Narducci, Gaetano Lanzetta, Rossella Restuccia, Alessandro Lembo, Virginia Passeri, Vladimir Virzì, Alessandra Casuccio pages 183-190 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (86 KB)
Does Recall Period Have an Effect on Cancer Patients' Ratings of the Severity of Multiple Symptoms?, 25 June 2010 Qiuling Shi, Peter C. Trask, Xin Shelley Wang, Tito R. Mendoza, Winifred A. Apraku, Maggie Malekifar, Charles S. Cleeland pages 191-199 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (289 KB)
Efficacy of an Intervention for Fatigue and Sleep Disturbance During Cancer Chemotherapy, 21 June 2010 Andrea Barsevick, Susan L. Beck, William N. Dudley, Bob Wong, Ann M. Berger, Kyra Whitmer, Tracey Newhall, Susan Brown, Katie Stewart pages 200-216 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (198 KB)
Age-Associated Differences in Fatigue Among Patients with Cancer, 14 June 2010 Zeeshan Butt, Arati V. Rao, Jin-Shei Lai, Amy P. Abernethy, Sarah K. Rosenbloom, David Cella pages 217-223 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (120 KB)
Self-Perceived Burden in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: A Categorization of Care Strategies Based on Bereaved Family Members' Perspectives, 14 June 2010 Terukazu Akazawa, Tatsuo Akechi, Tatsuya Morita, Mitsunori Miyashita, Kazuki Sato, Satoru Tsuneto, Yasuo Shima, Toshiaki A. Furukawa pages 224-234 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
Determinants of Patient-Family Caregiver Congruence on Preferred Place of Death in Taiwan, 14 June 2010 Siew Tzuh Tang, Cheryl Chia-Hui Chen, Woung-Ru Tang, Tsang-Wu Liu pages 235-245 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (111 KB)
Exploring the Meaning of Chronic Rejection After Lung Transplantation and Its Impact on Clinical Management and Caregiving, 14 June 2010 Mi-Kyung Song, Annette J. DeVito Dabbs, Sean M. Studer, Robert M. Arnold, Joseph M. Pilewski pages 246-255 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (147 KB)
Using Vital Sign Flow Sheets Can Help to Identify Neoplastic Fever and Other Possible Causes in Oncology Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study, 05 July 2010 Chuang-Chi Liaw, Jen-Sheng Huang, Jen-Shi Chen, John W.C. Chang, Hsien-Kun Chang, Chi-Ting Liau pages 256-265 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1509 KB)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy Comparison of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Low-Dose Transdermal Buprenorphine (BuTrans® Seven-Day Patches) With Buprenorphine Sublingual Tablets (Temgesic®) in Patients With Osteoarthritis Pain, 14 June 2010 Ian G.V. James, Catherine M. O'Brien, Chris J. McDonald pages 266-278 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (162 KB)
An Analysis of Heavy Utilizers of Opioids for Chronic Noncancer Pain in the TROUP Study, 25 June 2010 Mark J. Edlund, Bradley C. Martin, Ming-Yu Fan, Jennifer Brennan Braden, Andrea Devries, Mark D. Sullivan pages 279-289 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
Review Article
Content and Spiritual Items of Quality-of-Life Instruments Appropriate for Use in Palliative Care: A Review, 14 June 2010 Gwenda Albers, Michael A. Echteld, Henrica C.W. de Vet, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Mecheline H.M. van der Linden, Luc Deliens pages 290-300 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (90 KB)
Special Article
Clinical Trials Focusing on Cancer Pain Educational Interventions: Core Components to Include During Planning and Reporting, 14 June 2010 Carla R. Stiles, Patricia D. Biondo, Greta Cummings, Neil A. Hagen pages 301-308 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (88 KB)
Ethical Issues in Palliative Care
Brain Death: Ethical Challenges to Palliative Care Concepts of Family Care Solomon Liao, Shiho Ito pages 309-313 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (67 KB)
Book Reviews
A Roadmap for Pain John D. Loeser page 314 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (30 KB)
Comprehensive Assessment and Management of Cancer Pain Nathan Cherny pages 314-315 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (38 KB)
Bonica's Management of Pain, 4th Edition C. Peter N. Watson pages 315-319 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
PC-FACS
PC-FACS Amy P. Abernethy pages 320-325 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (81 KB)
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