Research Topics
| Josephine ClaytonSummaryAffiliation: University of Sydney Country: Australia Publications
| Collaborators |
Detail Information
Publications
Parenteral antibiotics in a palliative care unit: prospective analysis of current practiceJosephine Clayton
Prince of Wales Hospital and Sacred Heart Palliative Care Service, Sydney, Australia
Palliat Med 17:44-8. 2003..This survey demonstrates that in specific circumstances a beneficial role exists for the use of parenteral antibiotics in a palliative care setting. The establishment of appropriate guidelines is recommended...
Asking questions can help: development and preliminary evaluation of a question prompt list for palliative care patientsJ Clayton
Medical Psychology Research Unit, Blackburn Building D06, University of Sydney, and Sacred Heart Palliative Care Service, St Vincent s Hospital, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Br J Cancer 89:2069-77. 2003..We have identified a specific QPL that might facilitate useful dialogue between PC patients and their doctor. The QPL has strong support from patients, their carers and relevant health professionals...
Discussing end-of-life issues with terminally ill cancer patients and their carers: a qualitative studyJosephine M Clayton
Medical Psychology Research Unit, University of Sydney, Blackburn Building D06, NSW 2006, Australia
Support Care Cancer 13:589-99. 2005..The objective of this study was to explore the optimal content and phrasing of information when discussing the dying process and end-of-life issues with terminally ill cancer patients and their carers...
Discussing life expectancy with terminally ill cancer patients and their carers: a qualitative studyJosephine M Clayton
Medical Psychology Research Unit, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
Support Care Cancer 13:733-42. 2005..The objective of this study was to explore the various stakeholders' perceptions about these issues...
Fostering coping and nurturing hope when discussing the future with terminally ill cancer patients and their caregiversJosephine M Clayton
Medical Psychology Research Unit, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cancer 103:1965-75. 2005..To the authors' knowledge, little research evidence is currently available to guide clinical practice...
The needs of terminally ill cancer patients versus those of caregivers for information regarding prognosis and end-of-life issuesJosephine M Clayton
Medical Psychology Research Unit, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cancer 103:1957-64. 2005..The informational needs of caregivers may be different from those of the patients themselves with regard to these topics. However, to the authors' knowledge, this issue has received relatively little research attention...
