About the Journal
Welcome to the Archives of Palliative Care and Medicine!
At the Archives of Palliative Care and Medicine, we are dedicated to promoting and advancing the field of palliative care and medicine. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to share their knowledge, insights, and experiences in this vital area of healthcare.
As a peer-reviewed journal, we publish original research articles, systematic reviews, clinical studies, case reports, and editorials covering a wide range of topics related to palliative care and medicine. Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses various aspects of patient care, including pain and symptom management, psychosocial support, spiritual care, ethics, and end-of-life decision making.
Our editorial team consists of experts in the field who ensure that all published content meets rigorous academic standards. We strive to foster innovation and collaboration by encouraging submissions from researchers and clinicians across different disciplines and geographic regions. By facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices, we aim to contribute to the ongoing improvement of palliative care and medicine globally.
In addition to research articles, our journal also features educational resources, such as review articles and clinical guidelines, to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals working in palliative care. We believe in the importance of continuous professional development and aim to provide a reliable source of evidence-based information to support clinicians in delivering high-quality care to patients with life-limiting illnesses.
The Archives of Palliative Care and Medicine is committed to open access, ensuring that our content is freely available to readers worldwide. We believe in the power of disseminating knowledge without barriers, allowing for the broadest possible reach and impact of research in the field of palliative care.
We invite researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to submit their work to the Archives of Palliative Care and Medicine and join us in advancing the understanding and practice of palliative care. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families, ensuring that they receive the best possible care and support during challenging times.
Thank you for visiting the Archives of Palliative Care and Medicine. We encourage you to explore our journal and engage with the valuable content we offer. Should you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Indexing & Abstracting
All published articles are assigned to Digital Object Identifier (DOI) – Crossref.
All published articles of this journal are included in the indexing and abstracting coverage of:
- Genamics – JournalSeek
- Academic Keys
- ResearchBib - Academic Research Index
- Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
- International Innovative Journal Impact Factor (IIJIF)
- Open J-Gate
- Directory of Journals indexing
All published articles are permanently archived and available at Gavin Publishers website in HTML and PDF formats.
Editorial Board
Recently Published Articles
Informed Consent vs. Nondissent Approaches to DNAR Orders in Pediatrics: A Qualitative Comparison
Alberto Orioles*, Ian Wolfe, Wynne Morrison, Donald Brunnquell, Neil B Tassoni, Nneka Sederstrom, Kristina Catrine, Jeremy Garrett
Virtual Family Meetings: A Novel Pediatric Palliative Care Teaching and Communication Tool
Nelda Itzep, Douglas Harrison, Joanne Greene, Nellie E McCollom, Kevin Madden, Shehla Razvi, Karen Moody*
Changes in the Frequency of Constipation and Opioid Prescription at the Time of Referral to Outpatient Palliative Care
Marieberta Vidal, Supakarn Tayjasanant, David Hui, Jimin Wu, Diane D Liu, Susan Frisbee-Hume, Eduardo Bruera*
Leading up to Loss: Understanding the Perinatal Grief Experience for Expectant Fathers when a Life-Limiting Fetal Diagnosis is Confirmed
Joanna CM Cole*, Joy N Macdonald, Huma Qamar
A Storytelling Program for Women Living with HIV in an Informal Settlement in Kenya: Addressing Psychological Trauma, Depression and Stigma
Susan Njuguna*, Sylvia Tuikong, Peter Ngure
What is the Personal Immune Price for Hospice Caregivers? A Case-Control Study
Abdullah Ladha, Wendy Kay Nevala, Sarah Lee, Robert A Vierkant, Judith Salmon Kaur
Palliative Care and Oncology: A Review
Sara Martin*, Maie El-Sourady
Argumentation for the Withdrawing or Withholding of Artificial Nutrition by the Mobile Palliative Care Team
Raphell Alluin*, Benoît F. Leheup, Elise Piot, Christophe Goetz
Long Term Interactions between Tea Polyphenols, Memantine and Morphine on Orofacial Pain in Mice
His-Hsien Chou, Yu-Feng Huang, Hui-Wen Yang, Yu-Hsien Lee, Shoei-Yn Lin-Shiau*