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| Title |
Continuous subcutaneous infusion in palliative care: a review of current practice
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|---|---|
| Published in |
International Journal of Palliative Nursing, February 2015
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| DOI | 10.12968/ijpn.2015.21.2.60 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Tabitha Thomas, Stephen Barclay |
| Abstract |
Syringe drivers are widely used in palliative care, and this article reviews the challenges and outstanding questions associated with their use. Misperceptions among the lay public and some health professionals can be addressed by sensitive communication with patients and families and clear thinking in clinical teams concerning the drugs and doses used, particularly in non-malignant disease. Good levels of knowledge concerning syringe driver use has been found among GPs and community nurses, although this is not the case in some nursing home teams. The advantages of newer devices, safety and efficacy of drug combinations, selection of diluent, and management of site reactions are discussed. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 50% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 50% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 1 | 50% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 50% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 76 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 76 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 13 | 17% |
| Student > Master | 12 | 16% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 6 | 8% |
| Other | 5 | 7% |
| Researcher | 4 | 5% |
| Other | 15 | 20% |
| Unknown | 21 | 28% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Health Professions | 25 | 33% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 13 | 17% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 7 | 9% |
| Unspecified | 3 | 4% |
| Psychology | 2 | 3% |
| Other | 6 | 8% |
| Unknown | 20 | 26% |
Attention Score in Context
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