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Welcome to the End-of-Life Resources page; a library of information meant to assist physicians, caregivers, and patients find the information they need to better carry out end-of-life care.  Can't find what you're looking for?  Check back in soon becuse we are adding resources daily to continue populating the end-of-life resource categories. 

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Acupuncture for Pediatric Pain and Symptom Management Pediatric Clinics of North America
This article provides a clear and concise overview of acupuncture including definitions, research studies, history, concepts...
Audio Podcast: Patients Choose Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This is an audio podcast from Hospice Palliative Care Insights, a monthly palliative care podcast based in Canada.  In...
Building Competence in Pediatric End-Of-Life-Care Journal of Palliative Medicine
The following is part of the abstract for this research article published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine.  The...
Does the Use of a Handheld Fan Improve Chronic Dyspnea? A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Abstract:  Dyspnea is a disabling distressing symptom that is common in advanced disease affecting millions of people...
Efficacy of Guided Imagery With Theta Music for Advanced Cancer Patients With Dyspnea: A Pilot Study. Biological Research for Nursing
Abstract: Dyspnea is a frequent and devastating symptom among advanced cancer patients for which improved and low-cost...
Integrative Approaches to Childhood Constipation and Encopresis Pediatric Clinics of North America
Dr. Culbert is medical director of the integrative medicine program at Children's Hospital and Clinics in Minnesota. ...
Metaanalysis of Acustimulation Effects on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children Journal: Explore
This study seeks to determine the effects of acustimulation on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in children. ...
Music Therapy in an Integrated Pediatric Palliative Care Program American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
National experts have recommended that children with life-limiting illnesses receive integrated palliative and medical care...
Practice Guidelines for Music Interventions with Hospitalized Pediatric Patients Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Music is an effective complementary approach that can achieve specific therapeutic outcomes in the clinical management of...
The Urban Zen Foundation
This organization was just recommended to me and is a vision and project of fashion designer, Donna Karen.  The Urban...