BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
Scope & Guideline
Elevating supportive care practices through knowledge.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Palliative Care Research:
The journal publishes original research that explores various aspects of palliative care, including interventions, patient outcomes, and the effectiveness of different treatment modalities. - Symptom Management:
A significant focus on studies addressing symptom burden related to serious illnesses, including pain management, psychological distress, and supportive care strategies. - Quality of Life Assessments:
Research that evaluates quality of life in patients receiving palliative care, examining factors that influence well-being and patient satisfaction. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Encourages collaboration among healthcare professionals, integrating insights from nursing, medicine, psychology, and social work to enhance palliative care delivery. - Ethics and Policy in Palliative Care:
Exploration of ethical dilemmas, legal issues, and policy implications surrounding palliative care and end-of-life decision-making. - Innovative Care Models:
Studies on new models of care and interventions, including telehealth and digital health solutions, that aim to improve access to palliative care.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Health and Telemedicine:
An increasing number of studies focus on the integration of digital health technologies and telemedicine into palliative care, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - Holistic and Integrative Approaches:
Emerging themes explore holistic care models that integrate psychological, social, and spiritual care alongside traditional medical interventions. - Patient and Caregiver Experiences:
Research is increasingly highlighting the experiences, needs, and preferences of patients and their families, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making. - Cultural Competence in Palliative Care:
There is a growing emphasis on understanding and addressing cultural differences in palliative care delivery, ensuring that care is tailored to diverse populations. - Research on Social Determinants of Health:
An emerging focus on how socioeconomic factors impact access to palliative care and patient outcomes, aiming to address health disparities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pharmacological Interventions:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on traditional medications for symptom management, as newer integrative and holistic approaches gain traction. - Single-Disease Focus:
Research concentrating on palliative care for specific diseases (e.g., cancer alone) appears to be waning, with a broader emphasis on multi-morbidity and comprehensive care for diverse patient populations. - Inpatient Care Models:
Interest in traditional inpatient palliative care models has declined as there is a growing trend toward home-based and community palliative care solutions. - Elderly-Centric Studies:
Research specifically targeting palliative care in elderly populations has seen a reduction, possibly due to a broader focus on age-inclusive studies that encompass various demographics.
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