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Narges Moezzi1, Peter Fässler-Weibel
15. Medizinische Abteilung und Geriatriezentrum, Sozialmedizinisches Zentrum Floridsdorf, Wien, Osterreich. narges.moezzi@wienkav.at
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 24, 2009
Summary
Family members face significant pressure and require professional support. Providing optimal care reduces uncertainties and fears, enhancing patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Psychology
- Patient Support
Context:
- Case report analysis of patient and spouse care.
- Highlights the intense pressure on family members during patient illness.
Purpose:
- To underscore the critical need for professional support for relatives.
- To demonstrate how optimal support improves patient outcomes.
Summary:
- Family members exhibit a profound need for attendance, often unacknowledged.
- Empathic and professional caregiving assists relatives in managing patient end-of-life situations.
Impact:
- Reduced uncertainty and fear among family members.
- Improved quality of life for patients through effective family support.
- Facilitates a more satisfactory end-of-life experience for patients and families.
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