Tiny Jaarsma

Are patients receiving specialist palliative care thirsty? A qualitative interview study

Abstract Background Thirst is a potentially distressing yet under-researched symptom experienced by patients receiving specialist palliative care. Despite its clinical relevance, little is known about how patients experience thirst, or how it is assessed and managed in practice....

Healthcare providers’ perspectives on physical activity in patients with heart failure and gender-related differences.

Objectives Physical activity (PA) is widely recognized as an effective intervention for patients with heart failure (HF). PA leads to significant improvements in outcomes such as aerobic capacity, quality of life, and cardiac function, which are linked to reduced hospitalizations...