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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Palliative Medicine is a highly ranked, peer reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to improving knowledge and clinical practice in the palliative care of patients with far advanced disease. It reflects the multidisciplinary approach that is the hallmark of effective palliative care.
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Subject
Health Care Sciences & Services, Medicine, General & Internal, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor
3.9
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0269-2163
eISSN
1477-030X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Optional open access publishing is available via the Sage Choice programme for a fee.
Submission Instructions
Palliative Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Research Papers
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Research Papers must include a 250-word structured abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Aim, Design, Setting/Participants, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Research Papers must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must include a discussion section structured with the subheadings Main findings/results of the study, What this study adds, and Strengths and weaknesses/limitations of the study. Manuscript must include key statements, a declarations section with authorship, funding, conflicts of interest, ethics and consent, and data sharing, and a short author-contribution section at the end.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Research Papers may include up to six tables or figures. Tables and figures may be embedded in the text for ease of review.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A 250-word structured abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Aim, Design, Setting/participants, Results, and Conclusions, and clinical trials must include the trial number in the abstract.
Manuscript
Original Articles must not exceed 3,000 words. The manuscript must include a discussion section with the subheadings Main findings/results of the study, What this study adds, and Strengths and weaknesses/limitations of the study. The manuscript must include key statements, 4 to 8 MeSH keywords with at least one subject-related and one research-design keyword, a declarations section, a short author-contribution section, and a separate funding heading.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Original Articles may include up to six tables or figures. Tables and figures may be embedded in the text for ease of review.
Systematically Constructed Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Aim, Design, Data sources, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 15,000 words excluding title, abstract, data extracts, tables, and references. Manuscript must have a clear review design and include sufficient detail on the review question, inclusion and exclusion criteria, search strategies, and data extraction and synthesis methods for replication. Manuscript must include key statements, a declarations section, a short author-contribution section, and a table of included studies.
References
References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables
Systematically Constructed Reviews may include up to 6 tables and/or figures, including a table of included studies in supplementary materials depending on length. Tables and figures may be embedded in the text for ease of review, and large tables of included studies may be provided as supplementary online-only files if referred to in the text.
Practice Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Practice Reviews must include a structured abstract. Practice Review abstracts must be 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Aim, Design, Data sources, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Practice Reviews must be no more than 3,000 words. Practice Reviews must include a brief introduction on context, scope, and review methods, followed by a tabulated digest summarising evidence item by item with supporting evidence and strength of evidence, including a table titled in the format 'Table 1. Summary of guidelines/recommendations for X' and a table of do, don't and don't know. Practice Reviews must include key statements and a declarations section at the end of the manuscript with sections on authorship, funding, conflicts of interest, ethics and consent, and data sharing.
References
Reference list must include the evidence used to support the recommendations.
Figures & Tables
Practice Reviews may include up to 6 tables and/or figures including a table of included studies in supplementary materials depending on length. Tables may be inserted into the manuscript at appropriate junctures, and supplementary material may be uploaded for Practice Reviews. Practice Reviews must include the digest table in the format 'Table 1. Summary of guidelines/recommendations for X' and must include a table of do, don't and don't know.
Short Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required because Short Reports should follow the general instructions and abstract structure for Original Articles. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1,400 words excluding title, abstract, qualitative data extracts, tables, and references. Discussion section must use the subheadings Main findings/results of the study, What this study adds, and Strengths and weaknesses/limitations of the study. Manuscript must include 4 to 8 MeSH keywords, with at least one subject-related keyword and at least one keyword related to the research design, plus a declarations section with five sections and an author-contribution section at the end.
References
References must not exceed 20.
Figures & Tables
Short Reports may include no more than 2 tables and/or figures. Tables may be inserted into the manuscript at appropriate junctures.
Case Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A 200-word structured abstract is required for Case Reports. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be structured and follow the same format as the full submission. Abstract must use the headings Background, Actual case, Possible courses of action, Formulation of a plan, Outcome, Lessons, and View.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1,400 words. Full submission must follow the headings Background, Actual case, Possible courses of action, Formulation of a plan, Outcome, Lessons, and View, with the actual case presented briefly at the start in 150 words or less. Manuscript must include three separate key learning points written as 1-2 sentence bullet points and a declarations section at the end of the manuscript.
References
Case Reports may include up to 20 references.
Figures & Tables
Case Reports may include up to two tables or figures. Tables may be inserted into the manuscript at appropriate junctures.
Case Series
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Case Series must include a 200-word structured abstract. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Actual case, Possible courses of action, Formulation of a plan, Outcome, Lessons, and View.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1400 words excluding title, abstract, tables and references. Case Series must briefly present the actual cases at the start, include up to four possible courses of action, explain the prospective plan formulation, report outcomes, and conclude with a view on research problems, objectives, or questions generated by the case challenge. Manuscript must include key statements and a declarations section at the end with sections on authorship, funding, conflicts of interest, ethics and consent, and data sharing.
References
Case Series may include no more than 20 references.
Figures & Tables
Case Series may include no more than 2 tables and/or figures. Tables may be inserted into the manuscript at appropriate junctures.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Research Letters.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 750 words excluding the title. An author checklist is required, key statements are not required, and a declarations section must be included at the end of the manuscript.
References
Research Letters may include no more than 10 references.
Figures & Tables
Research Letters may include no more than 2 tables and/or figures. Tables may be inserted into the manuscript at appropriate junctures.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Letters to the Editor do not require an abstract.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor must not exceed 500 words. A declarations section with five sections on authorship, funding, conflicts of interest, ethics and consent, and data sharing must be included at the end of the manuscript.
References
Letters to the Editor may include no more than 10 references.
Figures & Tables
Letters to the Editor must not include any tables or figures.
Recent Publications
Beyond standard care: Fathers’ perspectives on healthcare and related support services when caring for a child with a progressive life-limiting condition—A qualitative study
Marianne Sjuls, Mette Spliid Ludvigsen, Liv Fegran, Nastasja Robstad
10.1177/02692163261486220
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Dexpanthenol mouth gel for the management of dry mouth in hospice patients: A pilot study
Nina Stoks, Tamara van Schaik, Cathelijne Verboeket-Crul, Jaap Gootjes, Loek Wagenaar, Saskia Teunissen, Everlien de Graaf
10.1177/02692163261483964
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Deprescribing tools in adults towards the end of life: A systematic review
Claire Meyerkort, Emyr Rees, Amy Page, Osvaldo P. Almeida, Christopher Etherton-Beer
10.1177/02692163261483456
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Facilitators and barriers for interdisciplinary collaboration in pediatric palliative care: A cross-sectional survey
Maureen M. Kemna, Marijanne Engel, Everlien De Graaf, A. A. Eduard Verhagen, Saskia C. C. M. Teunissen, Marijke C. Kars, Judith L. Aris-Meijer
10.1177/02692163261482013
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Existential homecoming when facing death: A meta-ethnography of the end-of-life experiences of patients with a life-threatening illness
Janet Bakken, Margrethe Aase Schaufel, Kjetil Moen, Kristine Rørtveit
10.1177/02692163261481988
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Prompt publishing.
Reformat to Palliative Medicine using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A covering submission letter is requested for some submissions, such as prospective case study series where authors should justify whether the work is submitted as a Case Report, Case Series, or Original Research Article.
Reformat to Palliative Medicine using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid open access journal.
Reformat to Palliative Medicine using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
Patient Dignity and Privacy
Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Cancer survivorship and care
Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
Pain Management and Opioid Use
Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
Family Support in Illness
Ethics in medical practice
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
Frailty in Older Adults
Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Academic Publishing and Open Access
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Diverse Specialized Academic Research