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BMC Palliative Care is a peer-reviewed journal published by BMC (BioMed Central), covering Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues, Cancer survivorship and care, Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health. Over its lifetime it has published 2,476 papers, which have received 54,013 citations.
| Publisher | BMC (BioMed Central) |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Vancouver) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. BMC Palliative Care. 2023;12(3):45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Cancer survivorship and care Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Pain Management and Opioid Use Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units |
| ISSN | 1472-684X |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 3.54 |
| h-index | 90 |
| i10-index | 1,319 |
| Article processing charge | $2,195 |
| Open access | Yes — indexed in DOAJ |
| Top institutions publishing here | Radboud University Nijmegen |
| Journal website | link.springer.com |
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BACKGROUND: The Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) is a gold standard scale. The Thorne-modified KPS (TKPS) focuses on community-based care and has been shown to be more relevant to palliative care settings than the original KPS. The Australia-modified KPS (AKPS) blends KPS and TKPS to accommodate any setting of care. METHODS: Performance status was measured using…
BACKGROUND: Recent concerns about suboptimal patient care and a lack of compassion have prompted policymakers to question the preparedness of clinicians for the challenging environment in which they practice. Compassionate care is expected by patients and is a professional obligation of clinicians; however, little is known about the state of research on clinical compassion. The…
BACKGROUND: The EAPC White Paper addresses the issue of spiritual care education for all palliative care professionals. It is to guide health care professionals involved in teaching or training of palliative care and spiritual care; stakeholders, leaders and decision makers responsible for training and education; as well as national and local curricula development groups. METHODS:…
BACKGROUND: Advance care planning (ACP) is a continuous, dynamic process of reflection and dialogue between an individual, those close to them and their healthcare professionals, concerning the individual's preferences and values concerning future treatment and care, including end-of-life care. Despite universal recognition of the importance of ACP for people with dementia, who gradually lose their…
BACKGROUND: This pilot study aimed to investigate quality of life, psychological burden, unmet needs, and care satisfaction in family caregivers of advanced cancer patients (FCs) during specialized inpatient palliative care (SIPC) and to test feasibility and acceptance of the questionnaire survey. METHODS: During a period of 12 weeks, FCs were recruited consecutively within 72 h…
