Journal of pain and symptom management
Journal of pain and symptom management
Audio Summaries
Every issue of Journal of pain and symptom management moves the field forward, but reading every paper cover-to-cover isn't realistic. OSLR turns each article into a 3-minute audio summary so you can stay current while you commute, round, or work out.
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Recent summaries
The latest articles summarized from Journal of pain and symptom management.
Palliative Care Social Work Interventions and Co-occurring Outcomes: A Six-Year Descriptive Cohort
Jun 11, 2026
The authors aimed to describe the types of interventions and outcomes documented by palliative care social workers (PCSWs) using a structured electronic health record (EHR) flowsheet, and to analyze variations in these across different teams and visits. Their retrospective analysis of 4,993 adult patients revealed significant co-occurrence patterns between specific interventions and outcomes, suggesting potential quality indicators for palliative care. However, the study notes limitations in the documentation process that warrant further investigation through multisite psychometric evaluations.
Building a Career in a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Research: Advice for Early Investigators
Jun 10, 2026
The authors aim to address the challenges faced by early career investigators (ECIs) in hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) research, including mentorship shortages and limited resources. They provide actionable strategies and guidance for ECIs to successfully develop and sustain their research careers, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, project development, and community building. Ultimately, the article serves as a roadmap to empower ECIs to advance the field and improve care for patients with serious illnesses.
Measuring How Palliative Care is Delivered: Using Provider Sequences as a New Quality Signal
Jun 10, 2026
The authors investigate how the delivery of palliative care (PC) through different provider sequences affects end-of-life (EOL) outcomes for patients with advanced cancer. By analyzing Medicare claims data, they identify specific provider sequence patterns and their correlation with EOL quality measures, finding that certain sequences, such as Independent Specialist to Team Specialist, are associated with increased hospice use. This study suggests that understanding provider sequences could enhance insights into the quality of palliative care delivery and its impact on patient outcomes.