Publications by authors named "Marianne Masse-Grenier"
Palliat Support Care
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Psilocybin-assisted therapy shows promise in relieving existential distress for patients with serious illnesses, but access remains a challenge in palliative care settings in Canada despite recent legal changes.
- A study involving 16 palliative care professionals revealed their interest in the therapy, but also highlighted concerns such as the need for more education, research, refined protocols, and clarified eligibility criteria.
- The findings suggest that the acceptability of psilocybin therapy among healthcare providers is crucial for its successful integration into practice, indicating that developing clear guidelines could facilitate wider access and usage.
Palliat Med
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines how acceptable psilocybin-assisted therapy is for treating existential distress in terminally ill patients, revealing significant public interest in its medical use in Canada.
- - An online survey found that 79.3% of respondents viewed the therapy as a reasonable option, with 84.8% supporting public health coverage for the treatment, and 63.3% in favor of legalizing psilocybin for medical use.
- - Factors such as prior psilocybin use, exposure to palliative care, and progressive political views led to more positive attitudes toward the therapy, indicating a strong potential for its integration into end-of-life care.
