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		Research article Balloon kyphoplasty in malignant spinal fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis Carmen Bouza, Teresa López-Cuadrado, Patricia Cediel, Zuleika Saz-Parkinson, José Amate BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:12 (9 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Evidence from the literature suggests balloon kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure without serious complications, provides immediate pain relief and improvement in functional outcomes for patients with spinal fractures secondary to osteolytic metastases and multiple myeloma.
		Research article Palliative care for HIV in the era of antiretroviral therapy availability: perspectives of nurses in Lesotho Megan E Kell, John D Walley BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:11 (15 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Despite increasing availability of anti-retroviral treatment, high HIV prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa means palliative care remains essential for HIV patients and existing guidelines should be used more effectively among health care workers.
		Research article "Good idea but not feasible" – the views of decision makers and stakeholders towards strategies for better palliative care in Germany: a representative survey Sara Lueckmann, Mareike Behmann, Susanne Bisson, Nils Schneider BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:10 (22 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The feasibility of a single-blinded fast-track pragmatic randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention for breathlessness in advanced disease Morag C Farquhar, Irene J Higginson, Petrea Fagan, Sara Booth BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:9 (7 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Single-blinded fast-track randomized control trials (RCTs), following adequate preparation, are possible for assessment of palliative care interventions for patients with non-malignant conditions such as intractable breathlessness
		Research article Provision of palliative care for chronic heart failure inpatients: how much do we need? Richard Harding, Teresa Beynon, Fiona Hodson, Elaine Coady, Mark Kinirons, Lucy Selman, Irene Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:8 (29 June 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Referral criteria are suggested for patients with chronic heart failure who require palliative care in order to optimise utilization of this service at earlier stages of the condition and improve quality of life.
		Research article Palliative care for older people – exploring the views of doctors and nurses from different fields in Germany Torben Brueckner, Martin Schumacher, Nils Schneider BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:7 (23 June 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Communication problems between healthcare professionals can affect the quality of palliative care given to the elderly in Germany, suggesting care could be improved by overcoming policy conflicts and prioritising patients.
		Research article Dying, death and bereavement: a qualitative study of the views of carers of people with heart failure in the UK Neil Small, Sarah Barnes, Merryn Gott, Sheila Payne, Chris Parker, David Seamark, Salah Gariballa BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:6 (16 June 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Carers of patients with chronic heart failure put priority on the comfort of dying individuals rather than the provision of futile treatments and may need continued support to cope with the death of a patient.
		Study protocol Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of Dignity Therapy for people with advanced cancer referred to a hospital-based palliative care team: Study protocol Sue Hall, Polly Edmonds, Richard Harding, Harvey Chochinov, Irene J Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:5 (16 May 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Dying from cancer or other chronic diseases in the Netherlands: ten-year trends derived from death certificate data Lud FJ van der Velden, Anneke L Francke, Lammert Hingstman, Dick L Willems BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:4 (4 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Barriers to home care for terminally ill Turkish and Moroccan migrants, perceived by GPs and nurses: a survey Fuusje M de Graaff, Anneke L Francke BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:3 (26 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Impact of a new palliative care consultation team on opioid prescription in a University Hospital Carlos Centeno, María Portela, Antonio Noguera, Antonio Idoate, Álvaro Rubiales BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:2 (16 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Measuring the diffusion of palliative care in long-term care facilities – a death census Sophie Paroz, Brigitte Santos-Eggimann BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:1 (16 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Bereavement help-seeking following an 'expected' death: a cross-sectional randomised face-to-face population survey David C Currow, Katrina Allen, John Plummer, Samar Aoun, Meg Hegarty, Amy P Abernethy BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:19 (14 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Individuals who seek professional help for their grief after an expected death tend to have provided more intensive care, are less likely to be in work, and feel less able to move on with their lives.
		Research article General practitioners' use and experiences of palliative care services: a survey in south east England Sabrina Bajwah, Irene J Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:18 (5 November 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary English GPs' experience of palliative care services is generally positive, although communication and prescribing practices could be improved and greater clarity about the different rules and responsibilities of the palliative care multidisciplinary team is required.
		Research article A randomized, double-blind comparison of OROS^®hydromorphone and controlled-release morphine for the control of chronic cancer pain Magdi Hanna, John Thipphawong, the 118 study group BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:17 (31 October 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Prevalence of distressing symptoms in hospitalised patients on medical wards: A cross-sectional study Katrin Sigurdardottir, Dagny Haugen BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:16 (23 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Caregivers' active role in palliative home care – to encourage or to dissuade? A qualitative descriptive study Anna Weibull, Frede Olesen, Mette Neergaard BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:15 (16 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Study protocol An evaluation of Canada's Compassionate Care Benefit from a family caregiver's perspective at end of life Valorie A Crooks, Allison Williams BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:14 (28 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article How useful are systematic reviews for informing palliative care practice? Survey of 25 Cochrane systematic reviews Bee Wee, Gina Hadley, Sheena Derry BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:13 (20 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Family meetings in palliative care: Multidisciplinary clinical practice guidelines Peter Hudson, Karen Quinn, Brendan O'Hanlon, Sanchia Aranda BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:12 (19 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Guidelines suggested to aid professionals in convening, conducting and evaluating family meetings may be potentially important in enhancing the quality of palliative care.
		Research article Emergency calls and need for emergency care in patients looked after by a palliative care team: Retrospective interview study with bereaved relatives Christoph HR Wiese, Andrea Vossen-Wellmann, Hannah C Morgenthal, Aron F Popov, Bernhard M Graf, Gerd G Hanekop BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:11 (12 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article A reliability and validity study of the Palliative Performance Scale Francis Ho, Francis Lau, Michael G Downing, Mary Lesperance BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:10 (4 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A reassuring presence: An evaluation of Bradford District Hospice at Home service Beverley Lucas, Neil Small, Peter Greasley, Andrew Daley BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:9 (1 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Palliative care in advanced dementia; A mixed methods approach for the development of a complex intervention Elizabeth L Sampson, Ingela Thuné-Boyle, Riitta Kukkastenvehmas, Louise Jones, Adrian Tookman, Michael King, Martin R Blanchard BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:8 (11 July 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Randomised controlled trial of a new palliative care service: Compliance, recruitment and completeness of follow-up Irene J Higginson, Sam Hart, Rachel Burman, Eli Silber, Tariq Saleem, Polly Edmonds BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:7 (28 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A clinical trial evaluating a fast-track multiple sclerosis care service shows for the first time that such randomized trials are possible in palliative care if they are carefully conducted.

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		Research article Balloon kyphoplasty in malignant spinal fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis Carmen Bouza, Teresa López-Cuadrado, Patricia Cediel, Zuleika Saz-Parkinson, José Amate BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:12 (9 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Evidence from the literature suggests balloon kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure without serious complications, provides immediate pain relief and improvement in functional outcomes for patients with spinal fractures secondary to osteolytic metastases and multiple myeloma.
		Research article Palliative care for HIV in the era of antiretroviral therapy availability: perspectives of nurses in Lesotho Megan E Kell, John D Walley BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:11 (15 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Despite increasing availability of anti-retroviral treatment, high HIV prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa means palliative care remains essential for HIV patients and existing guidelines should be used more effectively among health care workers.
		Research article "Good idea but not feasible" – the views of decision makers and stakeholders towards strategies for better palliative care in Germany: a representative survey Sara Lueckmann, Mareike Behmann, Susanne Bisson, Nils Schneider BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:10 (22 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The feasibility of a single-blinded fast-track pragmatic randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention for breathlessness in advanced disease Morag C Farquhar, Irene J Higginson, Petrea Fagan, Sara Booth BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:9 (7 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Single-blinded fast-track randomized control trials (RCTs), following adequate preparation, are possible for assessment of palliative care interventions for patients with non-malignant conditions such as intractable breathlessness
		Research article Provision of palliative care for chronic heart failure inpatients: how much do we need? Richard Harding, Teresa Beynon, Fiona Hodson, Elaine Coady, Mark Kinirons, Lucy Selman, Irene Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:8 (29 June 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Referral criteria are suggested for patients with chronic heart failure who require palliative care in order to optimise utilization of this service at earlier stages of the condition and improve quality of life.
		Research article Palliative care for older people – exploring the views of doctors and nurses from different fields in Germany Torben Brueckner, Martin Schumacher, Nils Schneider BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:7 (23 June 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Communication problems between healthcare professionals can affect the quality of palliative care given to the elderly in Germany, suggesting care could be improved by overcoming policy conflicts and prioritising patients.
		Research article Dying, death and bereavement: a qualitative study of the views of carers of people with heart failure in the UK Neil Small, Sarah Barnes, Merryn Gott, Sheila Payne, Chris Parker, David Seamark, Salah Gariballa BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:6 (16 June 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Carers of patients with chronic heart failure put priority on the comfort of dying individuals rather than the provision of futile treatments and may need continued support to cope with the death of a patient.
		Study protocol Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of Dignity Therapy for people with advanced cancer referred to a hospital-based palliative care team: Study protocol Sue Hall, Polly Edmonds, Richard Harding, Harvey Chochinov, Irene J Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:5 (16 May 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Dying from cancer or other chronic diseases in the Netherlands: ten-year trends derived from death certificate data Lud FJ van der Velden, Anneke L Francke, Lammert Hingstman, Dick L Willems BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:4 (4 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Barriers to home care for terminally ill Turkish and Moroccan migrants, perceived by GPs and nurses: a survey Fuusje M de Graaff, Anneke L Francke BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:3 (26 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Impact of a new palliative care consultation team on opioid prescription in a University Hospital Carlos Centeno, María Portela, Antonio Noguera, Antonio Idoate, Álvaro Rubiales BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:2 (16 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Measuring the diffusion of palliative care in long-term care facilities – a death census Sophie Paroz, Brigitte Santos-Eggimann BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:1 (16 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Bereavement help-seeking following an 'expected' death: a cross-sectional randomised face-to-face population survey David C Currow, Katrina Allen, John Plummer, Samar Aoun, Meg Hegarty, Amy P Abernethy BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:19 (14 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Individuals who seek professional help for their grief after an expected death tend to have provided more intensive care, are less likely to be in work, and feel less able to move on with their lives.
		Research article General practitioners' use and experiences of palliative care services: a survey in south east England Sabrina Bajwah, Irene J Higginson BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:18 (5 November 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary English GPs' experience of palliative care services is generally positive, although communication and prescribing practices could be improved and greater clarity about the different rules and responsibilities of the palliative care multidisciplinary team is required.
		Research article A randomized, double-blind comparison of OROS^®hydromorphone and controlled-release morphine for the control of chronic cancer pain Magdi Hanna, John Thipphawong, the 118 study group BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:17 (31 October 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Prevalence of distressing symptoms in hospitalised patients on medical wards: A cross-sectional study Katrin Sigurdardottir, Dagny Haugen BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:16 (23 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Caregivers' active role in palliative home care – to encourage or to dissuade? A qualitative descriptive study Anna Weibull, Frede Olesen, Mette Neergaard BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:15 (16 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Study protocol An evaluation of Canada's Compassionate Care Benefit from a family caregiver's perspective at end of life Valorie A Crooks, Allison Williams BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:14 (28 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article How useful are systematic reviews for informing palliative care practice? Survey of 25 Cochrane systematic reviews Bee Wee, Gina Hadley, Sheena Derry BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:13 (20 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Family meetings in palliative care: Multidisciplinary clinical practice guidelines Peter Hudson, Karen Quinn, Brendan O'Hanlon, Sanchia Aranda BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:12 (19 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Guidelines suggested to aid professionals in convening, conducting and evaluating family meetings may be potentially important in enhancing the quality of palliative care.
		Research article Emergency calls and need for emergency care in patients looked after by a palliative care team: Retrospective interview study with bereaved relatives Christoph HR Wiese, Andrea Vossen-Wellmann, Hannah C Morgenthal, Aron F Popov, Bernhard M Graf, Gerd G Hanekop BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:11 (12 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article A reliability and validity study of the Palliative Performance Scale Francis Ho, Francis Lau, Michael G Downing, Mary Lesperance BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:10 (4 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article A reassuring presence: An evaluation of Bradford District Hospice at Home service Beverley Lucas, Neil Small, Peter Greasley, Andrew Daley BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:9 (1 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol Palliative care in advanced dementia; A mixed methods approach for the development of a complex intervention Elizabeth L Sampson, Ingela Thuné-Boyle, Riitta Kukkastenvehmas, Louise Jones, Adrian Tookman, Michael King, Martin R Blanchard BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:8 (11 July 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Randomised controlled trial of a new palliative care service: Compliance, recruitment and completeness of follow-up Irene J Higginson, Sam Hart, Rachel Burman, Eli Silber, Tariq Saleem, Polly Edmonds BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:7 (28 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A clinical trial evaluating a fast-track multiple sclerosis care service shows for the first time that such randomized trials are possible in palliative care if they are carefully conducted.