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Perspectives in palliative care.

Kim K Kuebler1, Joanne Lynn, Jamie Von Rohen

  • 1Adjuvant Therapies, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA. Kkkuebler@aol.com

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|April 6, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Palliative care in the US is evolving. Nurses should integrate palliative interventions for advanced cancer patients from diagnosis through end-of-life care to meet future healthcare demands.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Palliative care has evolved significantly in the United States.
  • Defining palliative, supportive, and end-of-life care is crucial for consistent application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development of palliative care in the US.
  • To clarify the definitions of palliative, supportive, and end-of-life care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of published articles.
  • Synthesis of information from textbooks and reports.

Main Results:

  • The field of palliative care has undergone substantial evolution.
  • Clear definitions for palliative, supportive, and end-of-life care were established.

Conclusions:

  • The aging population in the US will necessitate significant changes in palliative care delivery.
  • Nurses are integral in applying palliative interventions throughout the continuum of advanced cancer care, from diagnosis to death.

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