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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,...
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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...
Planning Nursing Care I01:21

Planning Nursing Care I

The planning phase of the nursing process helps nurses set priorities, outline patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and tailor nursing interventions to align with the aligned care plan. Through the planning phase, the nurse applies critical thinking skills to align and develop interventions according to the patient's needs. It provides continuity of care allowing patients to receive the maximum benefit from treatment. It serves as a pilot plan for allocating individual staff to a...
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Pneumonia V: Nursing management and Prevention

Nursing management of pneumonia involves promoting airway patency, facilitating rest and conserving energy, encouraging fluid intake, maintaining nutrition, and educating patients.
The nurse must practice strict medical asepsis and adhere to infection control guidelines to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
Enhance airway patency
Position the patient correctly to facilitate drainage of the affected lung segments. Manual or mechanical percussion and vibration can also be employed.
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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...
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Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

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PURLs. Palliative care: earlier is better.

Kate Rowland1, Sarah-Anne Schumann

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.

The Journal of Family Practice
|December 8, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Early palliative care, when started at diagnosis for metastatic cancer patients, offers significant advantages. This approach improves patient outcomes and quality of life during treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Palliative Medicine

Background:

  • Metastatic cancer presents complex challenges impacting patient well-being.
  • Integrating palliative care early is crucial for comprehensive cancer management.

Discussion:

  • Early palliative care referral at diagnosis for metastatic cancer patients leads to numerous benefits.
  • This proactive approach addresses symptom burden and enhances patient support.

Key Insights:

  • Palliative care integration at the time of metastatic cancer diagnosis is associated with improved patient experiences.
  • Benefits include better symptom management and psychosocial support.

Outlook:

  • Further research can explore the long-term impact of early palliative care on survival and healthcare utilization.

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  • Expanding early palliative care services is recommended for optimal metastatic cancer patient care.