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Author : Onja Van Doorslaer,Regina McQuillan,Irish Hospice Foundation,Ireland. Health Research Board
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)
ISBN : 0955088801
Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End-of-Life Issues
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309303132
For patients and their loved ones, no care decisions are more profound than those made near the end of life. Unfortunately, the experience of dying in the United States is often characterized by fragmented care, inadequate treatment of distressing symptoms, frequent transitions among care settings, and enormous care responsibilities for families. According to this report, the current health care system of rendering more intensive services than are necessary and desired by patients, and the lack of coordination among programs increases risks to patients and creates avoidable burdens on them and their families. Dying in America is a study of the current state of health care for persons of all ages who are nearing the end of life. Death is not a strictly medical event. Ideally, health care for those nearing the end of life harmonizes with social, psychological, and spiritual support. All people with advanced illnesses who may be approaching the end of life are entitled to access to high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care, consistent with their wishes. Dying in America evaluates strategies to integrate care into a person- and family-centered, team-based framework, and makes recommendations to create a system that coordinates care and supports and respects the choices of patients and their families. The findings and recommendations of this report will address the needs of patients and their families and assist policy makers, clinicians and their educational and credentialing bodies, leaders of health care delivery and financing organizations, researchers, public and private funders, religious and community leaders, advocates of better care, journalists, and the public to provide the best care possible for people nearing the end of life.
Author : Committee on Care at the End of Life,Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1997-10-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309518253
When the end of life makes its inevitable appearance, people should be able to expect reliable, humane, and effective caregiving. Yet too many dying people suffer unnecessarily. While an "overtreated" dying is feared, untreated pain or emotional abandonment are equally frightening. Approaching Death reflects a wide-ranging effort to understand what we know about care at the end of life, what we have yet to learn, and what we know but do not adequately apply. It seeks to build understanding of what constitutes good care for the dying and offers recommendations to decisionmakers that address specific barriers to achieving good care. This volume offers a profile of when, where, and how Americans die. It examines the dimensions of caring at the end of life: Determining diagnosis and prognosis and communicating these to patient and family. Establishing clinical and personal goals. Matching physical, psychological, spiritual, and practical care strategies to the patient's values and circumstances. Approaching Death considers the dying experience in hospitals, nursing homes, and other settings and the role of interdisciplinary teams and managed care. It offers perspectives on quality measurement and improvement, the role of practice guidelines, cost concerns, and legal issues such as assisted suicide. The book proposes how health professionals can become better prepared to care well for those who are dying and to understand that these are not patients for whom "nothing can be done."
Author : Ronald Fisher
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996-03-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 034062521X
There has been a steady growth in the provision of day care services for people with life-threatening illnesses who live at home. This book includes details of the range of therapies and services that a multi-disciplinary team can provide to address the physical, emotional, psycho-social and spiritual needs of these patients and their families, thus enabling them to remain in their own homes.
Author : SUSAN. LOWEY
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1096517749
Author : Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, CRNP, ACNS-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826131997
An on-the-go reference for hospice nurses and those interested in end-of-life care, this practical guide covers the essential elements in the compassionate and holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. Nurses care for patients facing end-of-life issues in every practice specialty and, as the U.S. population continues to age, the need for proficiency in end-of-life skills will become increasingly important. Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse: A Concise Guide to End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource that provides emotional, administrative, and palliative support, whether in a hospice, long-term care facility, or acute care setting. This vital go-to text clearly and concisely lays out not only how to care for patients facing end-of-life issues, but also how to engage in self-care and cope with occupational stress. Beginning with an overview of hospice care, including its history and philosophy, this book offers a timeline of the growth of the hospice movement in the United States. Subsequent sections include up-to-date information on the clinical responsibilities of the hospice nurse in addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families in a culturally sensitive way. This book also outlines the administrative duties of the hospice nurse, including hospice documentation, a review of hospice regulations, and quality management. The closing section focuses on occupational stress in hospice nursing and how to engage in self-care. This text can serve as a useful clinical resource and also as a reference for nurses seeking hospice certification from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center. Key Features Organized within the context of the scope and standards of practice of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. Addresses key points about issues unique to hospice nursing and highlights evidence-based interventions Addresses important Medicare regulations and reimbursement Offers numerous clinical resources to assist with hospice nursing practice Serves as a concise study resource for hospice nursing certification
Author : Jack McKay Zimmerman
Publisher : Urban & Schwarzenberg
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015009564413
Author : Ann Richardson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781138031456
Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2008 This book is about hospices, seen through the eyes of the people who work in them. Their individual voices, perspectives and stories invite readers into the day-to-day complexities of hospice life. There is growing public and professional attention to end of life care and the way dying patients and their families are treated. How can hospices make the process dignified and peaceful as possible? What sort of people dedicate their careers to helping the dying? What difficulties are they up against in providing this care, and what makes it all worthwhile?This inspirational book provides vivid, real-life accounts of hospice life from managers, doctors, nurses, carers and support staff. The thought-provoking narratives provide vital insights into the type of work undertaken in a hospice setting. They examine the differences between hospice and hospital care, and explore the challenges, personal motivations and the many ways hospices strive to meet the needs of patients and their families with sensitivity and respect. "Life in a Hospice" is enlightening reading for all healthcare professionals in palliative care, including volunteer, administrative and support staff. It is also highly recommended for nurses and others in caring roles considering a move into hospice work. Therapists, counsellors and religious leaders will discover poignant and encouraging insights, and people with a family member approaching the end of life will find the book reassuring and informative.
Author : Patrick Conlon
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Medical
ISBN : PSU:000019423463
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Government publications
ISBN : PURD:32754070306299
Author : Parker Rossman
Publisher : Fawcett
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0449900134
A revolutionary approach to caring for the terminally ill patient that can make the end of life a meaningful time The hospice movement, taking its name from the medieval way stations for weary pilgrims, seeks to discover and provide new, humane ways of caring for the contemporary pilgrim who is passing through life's last station. Once an illness has been diagnosed as terminal . . . * What does the patient--as a total person--really need? * Should we isolate patients away from friends, children, grandchildren, and all their familiar surroundings? * Where can families spend time together, sharing meals in a pleasant setting? * Can a terminally ill patient be cared for at home? * How can we help children handle the death of a loved one? The last months of life can be a time of happiness for patients and their families. The hospice is dedicated to making possible something we all have a stake in: a dignified and honorable death.
Author : National Learning Corporation
Publisher : Career Examination
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 0837330343
The Hospice Coordinator Passbook(R) prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Author : United States. Health Care Financing Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Hospice care
ISBN : MINN:31951D01035074B
Author : Sarah McGann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317018940
Challenging the widely held notion of a hospice as a building or a place, this book argues that it should instead be a philosophy of care. It proposes that the positive and negative impact that space can have in the pursuit of an ideal such as hospice care has previously been underestimated. Whether it be a purpose-built hospice, part of a hospital, a nursing home or within the home, a hospice is anchored by space and spatial practices, and these spatial practices are critical for a holistic approach to dying with dignity. Such spatial practices are understood as part of a broad architectural, social, conceptual and theoretical process. By linking health, social and architectural theory and establishing conceptual principles, this book defines 'hospice' as a philosophy that is underpinned by space and spatial practice. In putting forward the notion of 'hospice space', removed from the bounds of a specific building type, it suggests that hospice philosophy could and should be available within any setting of choice where the spatial practices support that philosophy, be it home, nursing home, hospice or 'hospice-friendly-hospitals'.
Author : Mary Brooksbank,Elizabeth Keam,W. P. Hallahan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Home nursing
ISBN : 098039340X
"A guide for carers caring for a person who has a life limiting illness at home"--Provided by publisher.