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	51. 1439 Accesses	Research article Home and community based care program assessment for people living with HIV/AIDS in Arba Minch, Southern Ethiopia Taddese Zerfu, Yaliso Yaya, Selamawit Dagne, Kebede Deribe, Horacio Ruiseñor-Escudero, Sibhatu Biadgilign BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:8 (15 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	52. 1437 Accesses	Research article The transition experience of rural older persons with advanced cancer and their families: a grounded theory study Wendy D Duggleby, Kelly L Penz, Donna M Goodridge, Donna M Wilson, Beverly D Leipert, Patricia H Berry, Sylvia R Keall, Christopher J Justice BMC Palliative Care 2010, 9:5 (26 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	53. 1423 Accesses	Study protocol The perspectives of clinical staff and bereaved informal care-givers on the use of continuous sedation until death for cancer patients: The study protocol of the UNBIASED study Jane Seymour, Judith Rietjens, Jayne Brown, Agnes van der Heide, Sigrid Sterckx, Luc Deliens, the UNBIASED study team BMC Palliative Care 2011, 10:5 (4 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	54. 1416 Accesses	Study protocol Self-perceived symptoms and care needs of patients with severe to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure or chronic renal failure and its consequences for their closest relatives: the research protocol Daisy JA Janssen, Emiel FM Wouters, Jos MGA Schols, Martijn A Spruit BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:5 (6 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	55. 1404 Accesses	Research article Hospital based palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa; a six month review from Malawi Julia B Tapsfield, M Jane Bates BMC Palliative Care 2011, 10:12 (9 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	56. 1386 Accesses	Research article Attitudes towards terminal sedation: an empirical survey among experts in the field of medical ethics Alfred Simon, Magdalene Kar, José Hinz, Dietmar Beck BMC Palliative Care 2007, 6:4 (16 April 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	57. 1367 Accesses	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
	58. 1362 Accesses	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.
	59. 1333 Accesses	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
	60. 1332 Accesses	Research article The effect on survival of continuing chemotherapy to near death Akiko M Saito, Mary Landrum, Bridget A Neville, John Z Ayanian, Craig C Earle BMC Palliative Care 2011, 10:14 (21 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	61. 1313 Accesses	Research article Use of a Cybex NORM dynamometer to assess muscle function in patients with thoracic cancer Andrew Wilcock, Matthew Maddocks, Mary Lewis, Paul Howard, Jacky Frisby, Sarah Bell, Bisharat El Khoury, Cathann Manderson, Helen Evans, Simon Mockett BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:3 (10 April 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	62. 1310 Accesses	Research article Perspectives on care and communication involving incurably ill Turkish and Moroccan patients, relatives and professionals: a systematic literature review Fuusje M de Graaff, Patriek Mistiaen, Walter LJM Devillé, Anneke L Francke BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:17 (18 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	63. 1310 Accesses	Correspondence The ACA training programme to improve communication between general practitioners and their palliative care patients: development and applicability Willemjan Slort, Annette H Blankenstein, Bernardina S Wanrooij, Henriëtte E van der Horst, Luc Deliens BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:9 (27 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	64. 1287 Accesses	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.
	65. 1281 Accesses	Research article Testing the feasibility of the Dignity Therapy interview: adaptation for the Danish culture Lise J Houmann, Susan Rydahl-Hansen, Harvey M Chochinov, Linda J Kristjanson, Mogens Groenvold BMC Palliative Care 2010, 9:21 (22 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	66. 1264 Accesses	Research article Palliative care for cancer patients in a primary health care setting: Bereaved relatives' experience, a qualitative group interview study Mette Neergaard, Frede Olesen, Anders Jensen, Jens Sondergaard BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:1 (15 January 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	67. 1260 Accesses	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
	68. 1249 Accesses	Research article An online survey of Australian physicians reported practice with the off-label use of nebulised frusemide Phillip J Newton, Patricia M Davidson, Christine Sanderson, on behalf of the Improving Palliative Care through Clinical Trials (ImPaCCT) group BMC Palliative Care 2012, 11:6 (30 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	69. 1233 Accesses	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.
	70. 1229 Accesses	Research article Destined to die in hospital? Systematic review and meta-analysis of place of death in haematological malignancy Debra A Howell, Eve Roman, Helen Cox, Alexandra G Smith, Russell Patmore, Anne C Garry, Martin R Howard BMC Palliative Care 2010, 9:9 (1 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	71. 1220 Accesses	Research article 'Palliative care': a contradiction in terms? A qualitative study of cancer patients with a Turkish or Moroccan background, their relatives and care providers Fuusje M de Graaff, Anneke L Francke, Maria ETC van den Muijsenbergh, Sjaak van der Geest BMC Palliative Care 2010, 9:19 (10 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	72. 1189 Accesses	Research article Out-of-hours GPs and palliative care-a qualitative study exploring information exchange and communication issues Mark Taubert, Annmarie Nelson BMC Palliative Care 2010, 9:18 (12 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	73. 1171 Accesses	Research article Acupuncture for dyspnea in advanced cancer: a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot trial [ISRCTN89462491] Andrew J Vickers, Marc B Feinstein, Gary E Deng, Barrie R Cassileth BMC Palliative Care 2005, 4:5 (18 August 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	74. 1167 Accesses	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
	75. 1157 Accesses	Research article The use of opioids at the end of life: the knowledge level of Dutch physicians as a potential barrier to effective pain management Mette L Rurup, Christiaan A Rhodius, Sander D Borgsteede, Manon SA Boddaert, Astrid GM Keijser, H Roeline W Pasman, Bregje D Onwuteaka-Philipsen BMC Palliative Care 2010, 9:23 (12 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Although Dutch physicians have adequate knowledge regarding the use of opioids at the end of life, they often mistakenly consider these to be the appropriate drug for palliative sedation and for shortening life.