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Quality palliative care in long-term care settings
Peter A S Winn1, Andrew N Dentino
1Geriatrics Program, Residency Division, Department of Family Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA. peter-winn@ouhsc.edu
Summary
High-quality comfort care is essential for frail, chronically ill residents in long-term care facilities. Physicians need expertise in managing physical, emotional, and spiritual distress for end-of-life care.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Palliative Care
- Long-Term Care Medicine
Background:
- Residents in long-term care facilities are often frail with chronic, progressive diseases.
- Effective comfort care is crucial for this vulnerable population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of high-quality comfort care in long-term care settings.
- To outline the necessary knowledge and skills for healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- This abstract does not detail specific methods.
- Focuses on the principles and requirements of palliative care.
Main Results:
- Physicians must be knowledgeable in assessing and relieving patient distress.
- Developing appropriate attitudes and skills for end-of-life care is paramount.
Conclusions:
- High-quality palliative care is fundamental to long-term care medicine.
- Healthcare providers must be equipped to manage the complex needs of dying residents.