In our November 2023 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Leonie Herx are joined by special guests Dr. Jesse Solomon and Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah.

During this episode, they highlight the following 4 articles:

1. Love G, Mangan S, McKay M, Caplan H, Fitzpatrick E, Marks JA, Liantonio J. Assessing the Feasibility and Implementation of Palliative Care Triggers in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit to Improve Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Patient and Family Care. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2023 Sep;40(9):959-964. doi: 10.1177/10499091221134713. Epub 2022 Oct 17. PMID: 36253188. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36253188/​
2. Godfrey S, Pandey A, Warraich HJ. Is There a Need for Palliative Care for Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction? JAMA Cardiol. 2023 Nov 1;8(11):1005-1006. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2023.3360. PMID: 37792359. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37792359/​
3. Phelan C, Hammond L, Thorpe C, Allcroft P, O'Loughlin M. A Novel Approach to Managing Thirst and Dry Mouth in Palliative Care: A Prospective Randomized Cross-Over Trial. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023 Nov;66(5):587-594.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.08.005. Epub 2023 Aug 9. PMID: 37562697. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37562697/​
4. Fitchett G, Hisey Pierson AL, Hoffmeyer C, Labuschagne D, Lee A, Levine S, O'Mahony S, Pugliese K, Waite N. Development of the PC-7, a Quantifiable Assessment of Spiritual Concerns of Patients Receiving Palliative Care Near the End of Life. J Palliat Med. 2020 Feb;23(2):248-253. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2019.0188. Epub 2019 Sep 4. PMID: 31483184; PMCID: PMC6987727. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31483184/​

To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/