A Systematic Mixed-Studies Review of Hope Experiences in Parents of Children With Cancer.

Background: Hope is negatively associated with parental psychosocial distress and psychological maladjustment as well as an important aspect of emotional well-being and coping for adults with cancer and their caregivers. Yet, little is known about hope experiences of parents of children with cancer.

Objective: The aim of this study was to comprehensively describe hope experiences in parents of children with cancer using a systematic mixed-studies review.

Symptoms other than pain in palliative care in Portugal.

Objective: To study the burden of patients' symptoms other than pain and their treatment by Portuguese palliative care teams.

Methods: Of the 21 Portuguese palliative care teams identified, 10 accepted to participate. Data from all patients observed on the 18th week of 2011 were collected.

A cross-sectional survey of pain in palliative care in Portugal.

Objective: The purpose of this work is to study the prevalence, intensity, and treatment of pain in Portuguese palliative care teams.

Methods: Twenty-one palliative care teams were invited to participate in a cross-sectional survey. Ten of these accepted and were included in the study.

A cross-sectional survey of the activity of palliative care teams in Portugal.

Of the 21 Portuguese teams identified, 10 accepted to participate in the study. A total of 164 patients were included with a median of 15.5 per team (4-32).