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[Team conflicts in connection with Katharina P].

Gertrude Bartke1, Peter Fässler-Weibel

  • 1g.bartke@aon.at

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|July 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Caring for terminal nursing home patients with bowel obstruction is challenging. Effective management requires a collaborative team approach for complex palliative care.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Complex palliative care in nursing home settings presents significant challenges.
  • Terminal illness management requires specialized knowledge and skills.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a terminal nursing home patient with bowel obstruction highlighted the difficulties faced by healthcare professionals.
  • General practitioners and nursing staff experienced significant strain managing the patient's complex needs.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrated that managing challenging palliative patients, particularly those with conditions like bowel obstruction, is exceedingly difficult for individual practitioners.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach is essential for providing adequate care and support.

Implications:

  • Implementing integrated, team-based care models is crucial for improving outcomes in geriatric palliative care.
  • Enhanced collaboration between general practitioners, nursing staff, and potentially other specialists can alleviate strain and improve patient care quality.

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