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Palliative Medicine

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recent Publications

Comfort and symptoms at the end of life with dementia in the Namaste Care Family cluster-randomised trial

Yara J. Schepen, Maartje S. Klapwijk, Jos W. R. Twisk, Wilco P. Achterberg, Jenny T. van der Steen, Hanneke J. A. Smaling

10.1177/02692163261486997
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The use of virtual reality in hospices: A survey of clinical practice and staff perspectives

Katie Flanagan, Victoria Vickerstaff, Briony Hudson, Libby Sallnow, Olivia Morris, Nicola White

10.1177/02692163261491882
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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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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.

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Research 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

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