JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
Scope & Guideline
Innovating palliative practices for enhanced patient quality of life.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Approaches:
The journal emphasizes the importance of a team-based approach to palliative care, incorporating various disciplines including medicine, nursing, social work, and spiritual care to address the complex needs of patients and families. - Research and Evidence-Based Practices:
A core aim is to disseminate research findings that contribute to evidence-based palliative care practices, ensuring clinicians are informed about the latest advancements and methodologies. - Patient and Family-Centered Care:
The journal advocates for care that prioritizes the values and preferences of patients and their families, promoting shared decision-making and communication strategies that enhance the care experience. - Cultural Competence in Palliative Care:
There is a dedicated focus on understanding and addressing the diverse cultural needs and perspectives of patients receiving palliative care, ensuring that services are equitable and respectful. - Innovative Therapeutic Interventions:
The journal explores new therapeutic options and interventions in palliative care, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, to manage symptoms and improve patients' quality of life.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Virtual Care:
Recent publications have shown a significant increase in research and discussions around telehealth and virtual care solutions in palliative medicine, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies:
There is a growing interest in the exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapies for managing existential distress and psychological symptoms in palliative care patients. - Integration of Social Determinants of Health:
Emerging themes focus on the impact of social determinants of health on palliative care access and outcomes, emphasizing the need for more equitable care delivery. - Patient and Caregiver Experiences:
There is an increasing emphasis on understanding the experiences of patients and caregivers, particularly regarding communication, decision-making, and emotional support. - Innovative Supportive Care Models:
The journal is increasingly publishing on innovative supportive care models, including community-based interventions and interdisciplinary approaches that enhance palliative care delivery.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pain Management Techniques:
There has been a noticeable decline in articles focused solely on traditional pain management techniques, as the field shifts towards more holistic and integrative approaches to symptom management. - General End-of-Life Practices:
As the journal increasingly emphasizes advanced care planning and patient-centered communication, traditional discussions around general end-of-life practices are becoming less frequent. - Narrowly Focused Case Studies:
The journal appears to be moving away from narrowly focused case studies in favor of broader research that examines patterns, trends, and systemic issues in palliative care. - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Palliative Care:
There has been a reduction in the frequency of articles discussing the legal and ethical dimensions of palliative care, possibly due to a shift towards more practical and clinical considerations in the field. - Palliative Care in Institutional Settings:
Fewer articles are being published on the specific challenges and practices of palliative care within institutional settings, as the focus expands to community-based and home care models.
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