Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Continuing Care01:25

Continuing Care

Continuing care describes the variety of health, personal, and social services provided over a prolonged period. The need for continuing care is increasing because people are living longer. Many people do not have families or others to care for them. Continuing care is mainly for patients who are disabled, functionally dependent, or suffering from a terminal disease. It is available within institutional settings or in homes. Examples include nursing centers or facilities, assisted living,...
Analgesia and Pain Management01:25

Analgesia and Pain Management

Pain is critical to various clinical pathologies, provoking an urgent need for effective management. Pain, whether acute or chronic, is a complex neurochemical process. Its alleviation depends on the type, with nonopioid analgesics effective for mild to moderate pain, such as musculoskeletal or inflammatory pain, while neuropathic pain responds best to anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, or serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. For severe acute or chronic pain, opioids may be...
Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management01:23

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...
Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management01:26

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

The nursing management of a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) begins with a thorough assessment of the patient’s health history and clinical manifestations.AssessmentHealth History: Evaluate the patient’s history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle factors such as dietary patterns, smoking, and physical activity.Physical Examination:Assess the affected extremity for decreased or absent peripheral pulses, temperature changes,...
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care01:29

Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care

The management of chronic pancreatitis is multifaceted, involving a comprehensive approach that includes thorough assessment, diagnostic testing, and a variety of management strategies.
Assessment:
Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care01:27

Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is characterized by narrowed arteries that diminish blood flow to the extremities. Effective management of PAD requires an interprofessional approach involving various healthcare professionals. The critical aspects of interprofessional care for PAD patients focus on risk factor modification, drug therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition therapy, critical limb ischemia care, and interventional radiology and surgical procedures.The primary treatment goal for PAD...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Medicare Advantage Prior-Authorizations Are Linked to Racial Differences in End-of-Life Home Health Use.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·2026
Same author

Assessing Clinical Reasoning in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellows.

Journal of palliative medicine·2026
Same author

Days at Home After Hip Fracture Among Older Adults With and Without Dementia.

JAMA network open·2026
Same author

Acute healthcare and palliative care utilization among hospitalized patients with different levels of functional impairment.

Journal of hospital medicine·2026
Same author

Private Equity Acquisitions of Home Health Care Agencies.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·2026
Same author

Operationalizing a Decision-Making for Adverse Event Reporting Toolkit (DART) for Aging and Serious Illness Research.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·2026

Related Experiment Videos

Palliative care and pain management.

Laura J Morrison1, R Sean Morrison

  • 1Department of Medicine, Section of Geriatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, 1709 Dryden, Suite 850, Houston, TX 77030, USA. lmorriso@bcm.tmc.edu

The Medical Clinics of North America
|September 12, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Palliative care enhances quality of life for patients with advanced illness by addressing symptoms, communication, and psychosocial needs. Expertise in palliative care is crucial for clinicians, especially those caring for older adults.

Related Experiment Videos

Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Palliative Medicine
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Palliative care improves quality of life and relieves suffering for patients with advanced illness.
  • It addresses communication, symptom management, psychosocial and spiritual needs, grief support, and legal/ethical concerns.
  • Palliative care is integral to routine medical care, particularly for older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the comprehensive needs of elderly patients with advanced illness.
  • To identify gaps in current care delivery for complex patient cases.
  • To emphasize the importance of palliative care expertise for physicians.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a case vignette (Mrs. B) to illustrate typical patient needs.
  • Discussing the integration of prognosis and goals of care discussions.
  • Outlining a systematic approach to symptom assessment and management.

Main Results:

  • Identified key areas for intervention including symptom management (pain, dyspnea), code status, and care coordination.
  • Highlighted the need for interdisciplinary input, including oncologists.
  • Emphasized the role of advance care planning and hospice options.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians require expertise in palliative care to provide optimal care for older adults with chronic diseases.
  • Effective palliative care involves clarifying and coordinating patient and family needs throughout illness progression.
  • Early integration of palliative care principles ensures better quality of life and end-of-life care.