Med Paliat. 2025; 32(3): 105-112 / DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2026.1460/2023
Carlos A. Chávarro Domínguez1, Juan J. Ordoñez Rodríguez2, María Virginia Cabezas Astaiza2, María Gabriela Quintero Cardona2, Ana F. Mejía Hurtado3
1Departamento de Medicina Interna. Fundación Valle del Lili, Cali. 2Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad Icesi, Cali. 3Dpto. de Salud Pública y Medicina Comunitaria. Universidad Icesi, Cali
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Red blood cell and platelet transfusion is a treatment used at the end of life for symptomatic relief. However, its benefits, as well as the survival time after transfusion, are debated. This study aims to determine the prevalence, clinical characteristics, whether or not patients received palliative care, and survival of these patients to guide future studies and facilitate...
Med Paliat. 2025; 32(3): 113-121 / DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2026.1507/2024
María Isabel Montes-Olangua1, Miriam Patricia Félix-Alcántara1, Raquel Jiménez Cortés1
1Equipo de Soporte Hospitalario. Hospital Universitario de Móstoles, Móstoles
ABSTRACT
Objective: This study describes the utilization patterns of subcutaneous drug administration within the clinical research framework of palliative care focusing on patients treated at the University Hospital of Móstoles.
Patients and method: Conducted as a retrospective observational study, this investigation meticulously analyzed patient records in the admission regime between...
Med Paliat. 2025; 32(3): 122-134 / DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2026.1513/2024
Gustavo Adolfo Sulen Hurtado1, Yahaira Becerra Becerra2, Akemi Kanashiro Arakaki3, Úrsula Jelicic López Sanden4, Rosa Romero Contreras4
1Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima. 2Unidad de Larga Estancia. Universidad Científica del Sur. Hospital Militar Geriátrico, Lima. 3Departamento de Geriatría. Hospital Clínica Geriátrica San Isidro Labrador-EsSalud, Lima. 4Unidad Domiciliaria. Hospital Guillermo Kaelin de la Fuente, Lima
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Introduction: Palliative care enhance the quality of life for those dealing with a terminal illness. However, many people are unable to access this type of care, especially in Latin American countries. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the effect of an educational intervention program on palliative care among medical students.
Material and method: This quasi-experimental...
Med Paliat. 2025; 32(3): 135-142 / DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2026.1538/2024
Diana Marsiglia López1, Kendy Madero Zambrano1, Dilia Aparicio Marenco1
1Programa de Enfermería. Corporación Universitaria Rafael Núñez, Cartagena
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Introduction: Pediatric palliative care (PPC) focuses on the comprehensive management of incurable diseases or conditions in children, as well as providing support to families from diagnosis through bereavement. This care requires a multidisciplinary approach in which physicians and nurses play an essential role; therefore, it is imperative to acquire these competencies during their...
Med Paliat. 2025; 32(3): 143-144
Comité Editorial1
1Revista Medicina Paliativa,
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Professor Ramón Bayés passed away on 7 August 2025. He was an active contributor to the journal *Medicina Paliativa*, sharing his work and reflections through its pages. In tribute to his scientific contribution, the editorial board has selected the article “Palliative Medicine: Psychology and Palliative Care”, published in the journal in 2005, as a representative example of his work.
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El...
Med Paliat. 2025; 32(3): 145-148 / DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2026.1495/2024
Silvia Arias Sevilla1, Alejandra Isabel González Bonet2, Nieves Cano Linares3, Manuela Monleón Just2
1Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria. Centro de Salud Paseo Imperial, Madrid. 2Enfermera ESAPD. ESAPD Centro de Salud Legazpi, Madrid. 3Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria. ESAPD Centro de Salud Legazpi, Madrid
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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic disease characterized by heterotopic ossification.
The article describes the case of a patient diagnosed at age 7, who exhibited numerous ossifications throughout his body. Despite receiving symptomatic treatment, the patient developed progressive stiffness. He required palliative care at home, but was unable to receive...
Med Paliat. 2025; 32(3): 149-154 / DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2025.1639/2025
Martín I. Mindeguía1, Gonzalo Sánchez Velasco2, Nadia Collette Bimbaum3, María Nabal-Vicuña4, Enric Benito5
1Foro Iberoamericano de Espiritualidad en Clínica. Especialista en CP y Terapeuta Gestalt, . 2Servicio de Oncología y Cuidados Paliativos. Foro Iberoamericano de Espiritualidad en Clínica. Hospital Municipal Dr. Bernardo A. Houssay, Buenos Aires. 3Grupo de investigación clínica de Cuidados Paliati. Foro Iberoamericano de Espiritualidad en Clínica. Hosp. Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Grupo Espiritualidad , Barcelona. 4Equipo de Soporte Hospitalario de CP. Foro Iberoamericano de Espiritualidad en Clínica. Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida. 5Foro Iberoamericano de Espiritualidad en Clínica,
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This third article in the series addresses the foundations of spiritual support in palliative care. It explores how to provide spiritual accompaniment to people living with advanced illness or at the end of life.
Spiritual support is understood as a relational process aimed at fostering integration and inner healing, helping individuals find meaning, purpose, and serenity amid...
Med Paliat. 2025; 32(3): 155-156 / DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2025.1592/2025
Álvaro Sanz1, María Luisa del Valle2, Luis Alberto Flores3
1Oncología Médica. Hospital Universitario del Río Hortega, Valladolid. 2Servicio de Radioterapia. Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valladolid. 3Serv. de Formación y Evaluación de Espec. Sanit.. Gerencia Regional de Salud de Castilla y León, Valladolid