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		Research article Home-based functional walking program for advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care: a case series Sonya S Lowe, Sharon M Watanabe, Vickie E Baracos, Kerry S Courneya BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:22 (11 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Dysphagia as a predictor of outcome and transition to palliative care among middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke patients Christa O¿Hana San Luis, Ilene Staff, Gilbert J Fortunato, Louise D McCullough BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:21 (10 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The development of an instrument that can identify children with palliative care needs: the paediatric palliative screening scale (PaPaS Scale): a qualitative study approach Eva Bergstraesser, Richard D Hain, José L Pereira BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:20 (8 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Determinants of place of death: a population-based retrospective cohort study Jyothi Jayaraman, KS Joseph BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:19 (1 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Evidence-based planning and costing palliative care services for children: novel multi-method epidemiological and economic exemplar Jane Noyes, Rhiannon Tudor Edwards, Richard P Hastings, Richard Hain, Vasiliki Totsika, Virginia Bennett, Lucie Hobson, Gareth R Davies, Ciarán Humphreys, Mary Devins, Llinos Haf Spencer, Mary Lewis BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:18 (25 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Reviewer acknowledgement BMC Palliative Care reviewer acknowledgement, 2012 Hayley Henderson BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:16 (25 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Study protocol Using aggregated single patient (N-of-1) trials to determine the effectiveness of psychostimulants to reduce fatigue in advanced cancer patients: a rationale and protocol Hugh EJ Senior, Geoffrey K Mitchell, Jane Nikles, Sue-Ann Carmont, Philip J Schluter, David C Currow, Rohan Vora, Michael J Yelland, Meera Agar, Phillip D Good, Janet R Hardy BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:17 (23 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Palliative care need and management in the acute hospital setting: a census of one New Zealand Hospital Merryn Gott, Rosemary Frey, Deborah Raphael, Anne O’Callaghan, Jackie Robinson, Michal Boyd BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:15 (28 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Factors associated with place of death in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Aderaw Anteneh, Tekebash Araya, Awoke Misganaw BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:14 (26 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article De-tabooing dying control - a grounded theory study Hans O Thulesius, Helen Scott, Gert Helgesson, Niels Lynöe BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:13 (13 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Early evaluation predicts pain relief of irradiated bone metastases: a single-center prospective study Pierre Truntzer, David Atlani, Marius Pop, Jean-Baptiste Clavier, Sébastien Guihard, Catherine Schumacher, Georges Noel BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:12 (13 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Symptom burden, palliative care need and predictors of physical and psychological discomfort in two UK hospitals Tony Ryan, Christine Ingleton, Clare Gardiner, Chris Parker, Merryn Gott, Bill Noble BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:11 (26 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article International recommendations for outpatient palliative care and prehospital palliative emergencies – a prospective questionnaire-based investigation Christoph HR Wiese, Christoph L Lassen, Utz E Bartels, Mahmoud Taghavi, Saleem Elhabash, Bernhard M Graf, Gerd G Hanekop BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:10 (21 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article What is the extent of potentially avoidable admissions amongst hospital inpatients with palliative care needs? Merryn Gott, Clare Gardiner, Christine Ingleton, Mark Cobb, Bill Noble, Michael I Bennett, Jane Seymour BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:9 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Developing children’s palliative care in Africa through beacon centres: lessons learnt Julia D Downing, Joan Marston, Casey Selwyn, Laura Ross-Gakava BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:8 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Heterogeneity and changes in preferences for dying at home: a systematic review Barbara Gomes, Natalia Calanzani, Marjolein Gysels, Sue Hall, Irene J Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:7 (15 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Evidence from the literature suggests that as illness progresses, most people prefer to die at home and most do not change their preferred location to die, however, there is a significant minority whose views must be taken into account.
		Study protocol Towards a standardized method of developing quality indicators for palliative care: protocol of the Quality indicators for Palliative Care (Q-PAC) study Kathleen Leemans, Joachim Cohen, Anneke L Francke, Robert Vander Stichele, Susanne JJ Claessen, Lieve Van den Block, Luc Deliens BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:6 (8 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Planning ahead with children with life-limiting conditions and their families: development, implementation and evaluation of ‘My Choices’ Jane Noyes, Richard P Hastings, Mary Lewis, Richard Hain, Virginia Bennett, Lucie Hobson, Llinos Haf Spencer BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:5 (5 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A new set of web-based resources for parents and children with life-limiting conditions can be used to help families with planning ahead and determining care preferences, with more needing to be done to train professionals to help engage with these families.
		Research article The case for home based telehealth in pediatric palliative care: a systematic review Natalie Bradford, Nigel R Armfield, Jeanine Young, Anthony C Smith BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:4 (1 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Impact of a home-based social welfare program on care for palliative patients in the Basque Country (SAIATU Program) Emilio Herrera Molina, Roberto Nuño-Solinis, Gorka Espiau Idioaga, Silvia Librada Flores, Naomi Hasson, Juan F Orueta Medía BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:3 (30 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Evidence for the use of Levomepromazine for symptom control in the palliative care setting: a systematic review Isabel Dietz, Andrea Schmitz, Ingrid Lampey, Christian Schulz BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:2 (19 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Decision-making capacity and communication about care of older people during their last three months of life Pam J Kaspers, Bregje D Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Dorly JH Deeg, H Roeline W Pasman BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:1 (10 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Using respiratory rate and thoracic movement to assess respiratory insufficiency in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a preliminary study Waltteri Siirala, Tarja Saaresranta, Arno Vuori, Sanna Salanterä, Klaus T Olkkola, Riku Aantaa BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:26 (27 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article End-of-life medical decisions in France: a death certificate follow-up survey 5 years after the 2005 act of parliament on patients’ rights and end of life Sophie Pennec, Alain Monnier, Silvia Pontone, Régis Aubry BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:25 (3 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Older patients’ attitudes towards and experiences of patient-physician end-of-life communication: a secondary analysis of interviews from British, Dutch and Belgian patients Natalie Evans, H Roeline W Pasman, Sheila A Payne, Jane Seymour, Sabine Pleschberger, Reginald Deschepper, Bregje D Onwuteaka-Philipsen, EuroImpact BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:24 (27 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central

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		Research article Home-based functional walking program for advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care: a case series Sonya S Lowe, Sharon M Watanabe, Vickie E Baracos, Kerry S Courneya BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:22 (11 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Dysphagia as a predictor of outcome and transition to palliative care among middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke patients Christa O¿Hana San Luis, Ilene Staff, Gilbert J Fortunato, Louise D McCullough BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:21 (10 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The development of an instrument that can identify children with palliative care needs: the paediatric palliative screening scale (PaPaS Scale): a qualitative study approach Eva Bergstraesser, Richard D Hain, José L Pereira BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:20 (8 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Determinants of place of death: a population-based retrospective cohort study Jyothi Jayaraman, KS Joseph BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:19 (1 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Evidence-based planning and costing palliative care services for children: novel multi-method epidemiological and economic exemplar Jane Noyes, Rhiannon Tudor Edwards, Richard P Hastings, Richard Hain, Vasiliki Totsika, Virginia Bennett, Lucie Hobson, Gareth R Davies, Ciarán Humphreys, Mary Devins, Llinos Haf Spencer, Mary Lewis BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:18 (25 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Reviewer acknowledgement BMC Palliative Care reviewer acknowledgement, 2012 Hayley Henderson BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:16 (25 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Study protocol Using aggregated single patient (N-of-1) trials to determine the effectiveness of psychostimulants to reduce fatigue in advanced cancer patients: a rationale and protocol Hugh EJ Senior, Geoffrey K Mitchell, Jane Nikles, Sue-Ann Carmont, Philip J Schluter, David C Currow, Rohan Vora, Michael J Yelland, Meera Agar, Phillip D Good, Janet R Hardy BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:17 (23 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Palliative care need and management in the acute hospital setting: a census of one New Zealand Hospital Merryn Gott, Rosemary Frey, Deborah Raphael, Anne O’Callaghan, Jackie Robinson, Michal Boyd BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:15 (28 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Factors associated with place of death in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Aderaw Anteneh, Tekebash Araya, Awoke Misganaw BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:14 (26 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article De-tabooing dying control - a grounded theory study Hans O Thulesius, Helen Scott, Gert Helgesson, Niels Lynöe BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:13 (13 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Early evaluation predicts pain relief of irradiated bone metastases: a single-center prospective study Pierre Truntzer, David Atlani, Marius Pop, Jean-Baptiste Clavier, Sébastien Guihard, Catherine Schumacher, Georges Noel BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:12 (13 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Symptom burden, palliative care need and predictors of physical and psychological discomfort in two UK hospitals Tony Ryan, Christine Ingleton, Clare Gardiner, Chris Parker, Merryn Gott, Bill Noble BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:11 (26 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article International recommendations for outpatient palliative care and prehospital palliative emergencies – a prospective questionnaire-based investigation Christoph HR Wiese, Christoph L Lassen, Utz E Bartels, Mahmoud Taghavi, Saleem Elhabash, Bernhard M Graf, Gerd G Hanekop BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:10 (21 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article What is the extent of potentially avoidable admissions amongst hospital inpatients with palliative care needs? Merryn Gott, Clare Gardiner, Christine Ingleton, Mark Cobb, Bill Noble, Michael I Bennett, Jane Seymour BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:9 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Developing children’s palliative care in Africa through beacon centres: lessons learnt Julia D Downing, Joan Marston, Casey Selwyn, Laura Ross-Gakava BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:8 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Heterogeneity and changes in preferences for dying at home: a systematic review Barbara Gomes, Natalia Calanzani, Marjolein Gysels, Sue Hall, Irene J Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:7 (15 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Evidence from the literature suggests that as illness progresses, most people prefer to die at home and most do not change their preferred location to die, however, there is a significant minority whose views must be taken into account.
		Study protocol Towards a standardized method of developing quality indicators for palliative care: protocol of the Quality indicators for Palliative Care (Q-PAC) study Kathleen Leemans, Joachim Cohen, Anneke L Francke, Robert Vander Stichele, Susanne JJ Claessen, Lieve Van den Block, Luc Deliens BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:6 (8 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Planning ahead with children with life-limiting conditions and their families: development, implementation and evaluation of ‘My Choices’ Jane Noyes, Richard P Hastings, Mary Lewis, Richard Hain, Virginia Bennett, Lucie Hobson, Llinos Haf Spencer BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:5 (5 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A new set of web-based resources for parents and children with life-limiting conditions can be used to help families with planning ahead and determining care preferences, with more needing to be done to train professionals to help engage with these families.
		Research article The case for home based telehealth in pediatric palliative care: a systematic review Natalie Bradford, Nigel R Armfield, Jeanine Young, Anthony C Smith BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:4 (1 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Impact of a home-based social welfare program on care for palliative patients in the Basque Country (SAIATU Program) Emilio Herrera Molina, Roberto Nuño-Solinis, Gorka Espiau Idioaga, Silvia Librada Flores, Naomi Hasson, Juan F Orueta Medía BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:3 (30 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Evidence for the use of Levomepromazine for symptom control in the palliative care setting: a systematic review Isabel Dietz, Andrea Schmitz, Ingrid Lampey, Christian Schulz BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:2 (19 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Decision-making capacity and communication about care of older people during their last three months of life Pam J Kaspers, Bregje D Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Dorly JH Deeg, H Roeline W Pasman BMC Palliative Care 2013, 12:1 (10 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Using respiratory rate and thoracic movement to assess respiratory insufficiency in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a preliminary study Waltteri Siirala, Tarja Saaresranta, Arno Vuori, Sanna Salanterä, Klaus T Olkkola, Riku Aantaa BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:26 (27 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article End-of-life medical decisions in France: a death certificate follow-up survey 5 years after the 2005 act of parliament on patients’ rights and end of life Sophie Pennec, Alain Monnier, Silvia Pontone, Régis Aubry BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:25 (3 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Older patients’ attitudes towards and experiences of patient-physician end-of-life communication: a secondary analysis of interviews from British, Dutch and Belgian patients Natalie Evans, H Roeline W Pasman, Sheila A Payne, Jane Seymour, Sabine Pleschberger, Reginald Deschepper, Bregje D Onwuteaka-Philipsen, EuroImpact BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:24 (27 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central