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  1. Article ; Online: Integrating Palliative Care into Oncology Care Worldwide: The Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time.

    Castro, Jacqueline Alcalde / Hannon, Breffni / Zimmermann, Camilla

    Current treatment options in oncology

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 4, Page(s) 353–372

    Abstract: Opinion statement: While the benefits of early palliative care are indisputable, most of the current evidence has emerged from resource-rich settings in urban areas of high-income countries, with an emphasis on solid tumors in outpatient settings; this ... ...

    Abstract Opinion statement: While the benefits of early palliative care are indisputable, most of the current evidence has emerged from resource-rich settings in urban areas of high-income countries, with an emphasis on solid tumors in outpatient settings; this model of palliative care integration is not currently scalable internationally. A shortage of specialist palliative care clinicians means that in order to meet the needs of all patients who require support at any point along their advanced cancer trajectory, palliative care must also be provided by family physicians and oncology clinicians who require training and mentorship. Models of care that facilitate the timely provision of seamless palliative care across all settings (inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care), with clear communication between clinicians, are crucial to the provision of patient-centred palliative care. The unique needs of patients with hematological malignancies must be further explored and existing models of palliative care provision modified to meet these needs. Finally, care must be provided in an equitable and culturally sensitive manner, recognizing the challenges associated with the delivery of high-quality palliative care to both patients in high-income countries who live in rural areas, as well as to those in low- and middle-income countries. A one-size-fits-all model will not suffice, and there is an urgent need to develop innovative context-specific models of palliative care integration worldwide, in order to provide the right care, in the right place, and at the right time.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Palliative Care ; Medical Oncology ; Neoplasms/therapy ; Quality of Health Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2057351-0
    ISSN 1534-6277 ; 1527-2729
    ISSN (online) 1534-6277
    ISSN 1527-2729
    DOI 10.1007/s11864-023-01060-9
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  2. Article ; Online: Models of Integration of Specialized Palliative Care with Oncology.

    Mathews, Jean / Hannon, Breffni / Zimmermann, Camilla

    Current treatment options in oncology

    2021  Volume 22, Issue 5, Page(s) 44

    Abstract: Opinion statement: Evidence from randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses has shown that early integration of specialized palliative care improves symptoms and quality of life for patients with advanced cancer. There are various models of early ... ...

    Abstract Opinion statement: Evidence from randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses has shown that early integration of specialized palliative care improves symptoms and quality of life for patients with advanced cancer. There are various models of early integration, which may be classified based on setting of care and method of palliative care referral. Most successful randomized controlled trials of early palliative care have used a model of specialized teams providing in-person palliative care in free-standing or embedded outpatient clinics. During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become a prominent model for palliative care delivery. This model of care has been well received by patients and palliative care providers, although evidence to date is limited. Despite evidence from trials that routine early integration of palliative care into oncology care improves patient outcomes, referral to palliative care still occurs mostly according to the judgment of individual oncologists. This hinders equitable access to palliative care and to its known benefits for patients and their caregivers. Automated referral based on triggering criteria is being actively explored as an alternative. In particular, routine technology-assisted symptom screening, combined with targeted needs-based automatic referral to outpatient palliative care, may improve integration and ultimately increase quality of life.
    MeSH term(s) Ambulatory Care ; COVID-19 ; Delivery of Health Care ; Humans ; Medical Oncology/trends ; Neoplasms/epidemiology ; Neoplasms/therapy ; Neoplasms/virology ; Oncologists ; Palliative Care ; SARS-CoV-2/pathogenicity
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2057351-0
    ISSN 1534-6277 ; 1527-2729
    ISSN (online) 1534-6277
    ISSN 1527-2729
    DOI 10.1007/s11864-021-00836-1
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  3. Article ; Online: Telehealth palliative care interventions for patients with advanced cancer: a scoping review.

    Mathews, Jean Jacob / Chow, Ronald / Wennberg, Erica / Lau, Jenny / Hannon, Breffni / Zimmermann, Camilla

    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

    2023  Volume 31, Issue 8, Page(s) 451

    Abstract: Purpose: Telehealth allows patients to maintain contact with healthcare providers without necessitating travel, and is becoming increasingly utilized. The purpose of this study is to describe the components of telehealth palliative care interventions ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Telehealth allows patients to maintain contact with healthcare providers without necessitating travel, and is becoming increasingly utilized. The purpose of this study is to describe the components of telehealth palliative care interventions for patients with advanced cancer before the COVID-19 pandemic; identify any intervention components associated with improvements in outcomes; and evaluate reporting of interventions.
    Methods: This scoping review was registered on the Open Science Framework. We searched 5 medical databases from inception to June 19, 2020. Inclusion criteria were: age ≥ 18, advanced cancer, asynchronous or synchronous telehealth intervention, and specialized palliative care interventions in any setting. We assessed the quality of intervention reporting using the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist.
    Results: Twenty-three studies met the inclusion criteria: 15 (65%) quantitative (7 randomized controlled trials, 5 feasibility trials, 3 retrospective chart reviews); 4 (17%) mixed methods, and 4 (17%) qualitative. Most quantitative and mixed methods studies were conducted in North America (12/19, 63%), reported on hybrid (in-person and telehealth) interventions (9/19, 47%), and were delivered by nurses (12/19, 63%) in the home setting (14/19, 74%). In most studies that reported improvements in patient- or caregiver-reported outcomes, the content was psychoeducational and resulted in improvements for psychological symptoms. No study provided complete reporting on all 12 TIDieR checklist items.
    Conclusion: Telehealth studies are needed that reflect palliative care's mission to provide multidisciplinary team-based care that improves quality of life in diverse settings, and that provide detailed reporting of interventions.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Palliative Care/methods ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Pandemics ; Retrospective Studies ; COVID-19 ; Telemedicine/methods ; Neoplasms/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-08
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1134446-5
    ISSN 1433-7339 ; 0941-4355
    ISSN (online) 1433-7339
    ISSN 0941-4355
    DOI 10.1007/s00520-023-07907-z
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  4. Article ; Online: Palliative Care for Family Caregivers.

    Alam, Sorayya / Hannon, Breffni / Zimmermann, Camilla

    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology

    2020  Volume 38, Issue 9, Page(s) 926–936

    Abstract: Family caregivers provide substantial care for patients with advanced cancer, while suffering from hidden morbidity and unmet needs. The objectives of this review were to examine risk factors associated with caregiving for patients with advanced cancer, ... ...

    Abstract Family caregivers provide substantial care for patients with advanced cancer, while suffering from hidden morbidity and unmet needs. The objectives of this review were to examine risk factors associated with caregiving for patients with advanced cancer, evaluate the evidence for pertinent interventions, and provide a practical framework for palliative care of caregivers in oncology settings. We reviewed studies examining the association of factors at the level of the caregiver, patient, caregiver-patient relationship, and caregiving itself, with adverse outcomes. In addition, we reviewed randomized controlled trials of interventions targeting the caregiver, the caregiver-patient dyad, or the patient and their family. Risk factors for adverse mental health outcomes included those related to the patient's declining status, symptom distress, and poor prognostic understanding; risk factors for adverse bereavement outcomes included unfavorable circumstances of the patient's death. Among the 16 randomized trials, the most promising results showed improvement of depression resulting from early palliative care interventions; results for quality of life were generally nonsignificant or showed an effect only on some subscales. Caregiving outcomes included burden, appraisal, and competence, among others, and showed mixed findings. Only three trials measured bereavement outcomes, with mostly nonsignificant results. On the basis of existent literature and our clinical experience, we propose the CARES framework to guide care for caregivers in oncology settings: Considering caregivers as part of the unit of care, Assessing the caregiver's situation and needs, Referring to appropriate services and resources, Educating about practical aspects of caregiving, and Supporting caregivers through bereavement. Additional trials are needed that are powered specifically for caregiver outcomes, use measures validated for advanced cancer caregivers, and test real-world interventions.
    MeSH term(s) Bereavement ; Caregivers/psychology ; Humans ; Neoplasms/psychology ; Palliative Care/psychology ; Quality of Life ; Stress, Psychological/psychology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 604914-x
    ISSN 1527-7755 ; 0732-183X
    ISSN (online) 1527-7755
    ISSN 0732-183X
    DOI 10.1200/JCO.19.00018
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  5. Article ; Online: Managing Opioids and Mitigating Risk: A Survey of Attitudes, Confidence and Practices of Oncology Health Care Professionals.

    Tedesco, Alissa / Brown, Jocelyn / Hannon, Breffni / Hutton, Lauren / Lau, Jenny

    Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)

    2021  Volume 28, Issue 1, Page(s) 873–878

    Abstract: In response to Canada's opioid crisis, national strategies and guidelines have been developed but primarily focus on opioid use for chronic noncancer pain. Despite the well-established utility of opioids in cancer care, and the growing emphasis on early ... ...

    Abstract In response to Canada's opioid crisis, national strategies and guidelines have been developed but primarily focus on opioid use for chronic noncancer pain. Despite the well-established utility of opioids in cancer care, and the growing emphasis on early palliative care, little attention has been paid to opioid risk in this population, where evidence increasingly shows a higher risk of opioid-related harms than was previously thought. The primary objective of this study was to assess oncology clinicians' attitudes, confidence, and practices in managing opioids in outpatients with cancer. This was explored using pilot-tested, profession-specific surveys for physicians/nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists. Descriptive analyses were conducted in aggregate and separately based on discipline. Univariate and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to explore relationships between confidence and practices within and across disciplines. The survey was distributed to approximately 400 clinicians in January 2019. Sixty-five responses (27 physicians/nurse practitioners, 31 nurses, 7 pharmacists) were received. Participants endorsed low confidence, differing attitudes, and limited and varied practice in managing and mitigating opioid risks in the cancer population. This study provides valuable insights into knowledge gaps and clinical practices of oncology healthcare professionals in managing opioids and mitigating associated risks for patients with cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Analgesics, Opioid ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Chronic Pain ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; Practice Patterns, Physicians'
    Chemical Substances Analgesics, Opioid
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1236972-x
    ISSN 1718-7729 ; 1198-0052
    ISSN (online) 1718-7729
    ISSN 1198-0052
    DOI 10.3390/curroncol28010086
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  6. Article ; Online: Scalable Model for Delivery of Inpatient Palliative Care During a Pandemic.

    Kaya, Ebru / Lewin, Warren / Frost, David / Hannon, Breffni / Zimmermann, Camilla

    The American journal of hospice & palliative care

    2021  Volume 38, Issue 7, Page(s) 877–882

    Abstract: Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals worldwide have reported large volumes of patients with refractory symptoms and a large number of deaths attributable to COVID-19. This has led to an increase in the demand for palliative care beyond ... ...

    Abstract Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals worldwide have reported large volumes of patients with refractory symptoms and a large number of deaths attributable to COVID-19. This has led to an increase in the demand for palliative care beyond what can be provided by most existing programs. We developed a scalable model to enable continued provision of high-quality palliative care during a pandemic for hospitals without a palliative care unit or existing dedicated palliative care beds.
    Methods: A COVID-19 consultation service working group (CWG) was convened with stakeholders from palliative care, emergency medicine, critical care, and general internal medicine. The CWG connected with local palliative care teams to ensure a coordinated response, and developed a model to ensure high-quality palliative care provision.
    Results: Our 3-step scalable model included: (1) consultant model enhanced by virtual care; (2) embedded model; and (3) cohorted end-of-life unit for COVID-19 positive patients. This approach was enabled through tools and resources to ensure specialist palliative care capacity and rapid upskilling of all clinicians to deliver basic palliative care. Enabling tools and resources included a triage tool for in-person versus virtual care, new medication order sets and guidelines to facilitate prescribing for common symptoms, and lead advance care planning and goals of care discussions. A redeployment plan of generalist physicians and psychiatrists was created to ensure seamless provision of serious illness care.
    Conclusion: This 3-step, scalable approach enables rapid upscaling of palliative care in collaboration with generalist physicians, and may be adapted for future pandemics or natural disasters.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/therapy ; Humans ; Inpatients ; Palliative Care/organization & administration ; Pandemics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1074344-3
    ISSN 1938-2715 ; 1049-9091
    ISSN (online) 1938-2715
    ISSN 1049-9091
    DOI 10.1177/10499091211005701
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  7. Article ; Online: Should Outpatient Palliative Care Clinics in Cancer Centers be Stand Alone or Embedded?

    Zimmermann, Camilla / Buss, Mary K / Rabow, Michael W / Hannon, Breffni / Hui, David

    Journal of pain and symptom management

    2022  Volume 65, Issue 2, Page(s) e165–e170

    Abstract: Outpatient palliative care facilitates timely symptom management, psychosocial care and care planning. A growing number of cancer centers have either stand-alone or embedded outpatient palliative care clinics. In this "Controversies in Palliative Care" ... ...

    Abstract Outpatient palliative care facilitates timely symptom management, psychosocial care and care planning. A growing number of cancer centers have either stand-alone or embedded outpatient palliative care clinics. In this "Controversies in Palliative Care" article, three groups of thought leaders independently answer this question. Specifically, each group provides a synopsis of the key studies that inform their thought processes, share practical advice on their clinical approach, and highlight the opportunities for future research. One group advocates for stand-alone clinics, another for embedded, and the third group tries to find a balance. In the absence of evidence that directly compares the two models, factors such as cancer center size, palliative care team composition, clinic space availability, and financial considerations may drive the decision-making process at each institution. Stand-alone clinics may be more appropriate for larger academic cancer centers or palliative care programs with a more comprehensive interdisciplinary team, while embedded clinics may be more suited for smaller palliative care programs or community oncology programs to stimulate referrals. As outpatient clinic models continue to evolve, investigators need to document the referral and patient outcomes to inform practice.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Palliative Care ; Outpatients ; Neoplasms/therapy ; Ambulatory Care Facilities ; Ambulatory Care ; Referral and Consultation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 639142-4
    ISSN 1873-6513 ; 0885-3924
    ISSN (online) 1873-6513
    ISSN 0885-3924
    DOI 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.11.008
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  8. Article ; Online: Telehealth outpatient palliative care in the COVID-19 pandemic: patient experience qualitative study.

    Alcalde Castro, Mirza Jacqueline / Zaig, Shenhab / Nissim, Rinat / O'Connor, Brenda / Lau, Jenny / Mak, Ernie / Zimmermann, Camilla / Hannon, Breffni

    BMJ supportive & palliative care

    2023  

    Abstract: Objectives: Outpatient in-person early palliative care improves quality of life for patients with advanced cancer. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a rapid shift to telehealth visits; however, little is known about how telehealth in outpatient palliative ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Outpatient in-person early palliative care improves quality of life for patients with advanced cancer. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a rapid shift to telehealth visits; however, little is known about how telehealth in outpatient palliative care settings should be optimised beyond the pandemic. We aimed to explore, from the perspective of patients attending an outpatient palliative care clinic, the most appropriate model of care for in-person versus telehealth visits.
    Methods: A qualitative study using the grounded theory method. One-on-one, semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted with 26 patients attending an outpatient palliative care clinic at a tertiary cancer centre recruited from two groups: (1) those with >1 in-person appointment prior to 1 March 2020 and >1 telehealth appointment after this date (n=17); and (2) patients who had exclusively telehealth appointments (n=9). Purposive sampling was used to incorporate diverse perspectives.
    Results: Overall, participants endorsed a flexible hybrid approach incorporating both in-person and telehealth visits. Specific categories were: (1) in-person outpatient palliative care supported building interpersonal connections and trust; (2) telehealth palliative care facilitated greater efficiency, comfort and independence and (3) patient-preferred circumstances for in-person visits (preferred for initial consultations, visits where a physical examination may be required and advance care planning discussions), versus telehealth visits (preferred during periods of relative heath stability).
    Conclusions: The elements of in-person and telehealth outpatient palliative care clinic visits described by patients as integral to their care may be used to develop models of hybrid outpatient palliative care delivery beyond the pandemic alongside reimbursement and regulatory guidelines.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2045-4368
    ISSN (online) 2045-4368
    DOI 10.1136/spcare-2023-004189
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  9. Article ; Online: Palliative Care Physicians' Perceptions of Conditions Required to Provide Early Palliative Care.

    Sue-A-Quan, Rachel / Sorensen, Anna / Lo, Samantha / Pope, Ashley / Swami, Nadia / Rodin, Gary / Hannon, Breffni / Wentlandt, Kirsten / Zimmermann, Camilla

    Journal of pain and symptom management

    2023  Volume 66, Issue 2, Page(s) 93–101

    Abstract: Context: Early palliative care (EPC) is widely recommended but its implementation may be challenging.: Objectives: We conducted a qualitative analysis of Canadian palliative care physicians' opinions about conditions necessary to provide EPC.: ... ...

    Abstract Context: Early palliative care (EPC) is widely recommended but its implementation may be challenging.
    Objectives: We conducted a qualitative analysis of Canadian palliative care physicians' opinions about conditions necessary to provide EPC.
    Methods: A survey assessing attitudes and opinions regarding EPC was distributed to physicians providing primary or specialized palliative care, as identified by the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians. The survey included an optional final section for respondents' general comments; we screened these for relevance to our study aims and conducted a thematic analysis of relevant comments.
    Results: Of 531 completed surveys, 129 (24%) respondents provided written comments, of whom 104 mentioned conditions they felt to be necessary to provide EPC. Four key themes were identified: 1) Clear delineation of roles of primary and specialized palliative care physicians-all physicians should be empowered to provide primary palliative care, with specialists providing additional support; 2) Shared care with needs-dependent referral-primary and specialized palliative care physicians should work collaboratively, with referral to specialized palliative care based on need rather than on prognosis; 3) Adequate resources to support primary palliative care-education, financial incentives, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members such as nurses and specialized providers were specifically mentioned; 4) Addressing the misconception that palliative care equals end-of-life care-there was particular emphasis on education of both healthcare providers and the public.
    Conclusion: Changes are necessary at the level of palliative care referral systems, providers, resources, and policy to enable implementation of EPC.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Palliative Care ; Canada ; Physicians ; Terminal Care ; Hospice Care ; Attitude of Health Personnel
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 639142-4
    ISSN 1873-6513 ; 0885-3924
    ISSN (online) 1873-6513
    ISSN 0885-3924
    DOI 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.04.008
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  10. Article ; Online: Machine Learning to Allocate Palliative Care Consultations During Cancer Treatment.

    He, Jiang Chen / Moffat, Gordon Taylor / Podolsky, Sho / Khan, Ferhana / Liu, Ning / Taback, Nathan / Gallinger, Steven / Hannon, Breffni / Krzyzanowska, Monika K / Ghassemi, Marzyeh / Chan, Kelvin K W / Grant, Robert C

    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology

    2024  , Page(s) JCO2301291

    Abstract: Purpose: For patients with advanced cancer, early consultations with palliative care (PC) specialists reduce costs, improve quality of life, and prolong survival. However, capacity limitations prevent all patients from receiving PC shortly after ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: For patients with advanced cancer, early consultations with palliative care (PC) specialists reduce costs, improve quality of life, and prolong survival. However, capacity limitations prevent all patients from receiving PC shortly after diagnosis. We evaluated whether a prognostic machine learning system could promote early PC, given existing capacity.
    Methods: Using population-level administrative data in Ontario, Canada, we assembled a cohort of patients with incurable cancer who received palliative-intent systemic therapy between July 1, 2014, and December 30, 2019. We developed a machine learning system that predicted death within 1 year of each treatment using demographics, cancer characteristics, treatments, symptoms, laboratory values, and history of acute care admissions. We trained the system in patients who started treatment before July 1, 2017, and evaluated the potential impact of the system on PC in subsequent patients.
    Results: Among 560,210 treatments received by 54,628 patients, death occurred within 1 year of 45.2% of treatments. The machine learning system recommended the same number of PC consultations observed with usual care at the 60.0% 1-year risk of death, with a first-alarm positive predictive value of 69.7% and an outcome-level sensitivity of 74.9%. Compared with usual care, system-guided care could increase early PC by 8.5% overall (95% CI, 7.5 to 9.5;
    Conclusion: Prognostic machine learning systems could increase early PC despite existing resource constraints. These results demonstrate an urgent need to deploy and evaluate prognostic systems in real-time clinical practice to increase access to early PC.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604914-x
    ISSN 1527-7755 ; 0732-183X
    ISSN (online) 1527-7755
    ISSN 0732-183X
    DOI 10.1200/JCO.23.01291
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