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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,...
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Heart Failure VI: Adjunct Therapies

Additional therapies for treating patients with heart failure (HF) may include procedural interventions, supplemental oxygen, the management of sleep disorders, and nutritional therapy.Procedural InterventionsImplantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: For patients at risk of life-threatening arrhythmias due to severe left ventricular dysfunction, an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) can detect and terminate these arrhythmias, preventing sudden cardiac death and improving survival rates.
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[Complementary therapy in palliative medicine].

J Hübner1, C Stoll

  • 1Palliativmedizin, supportive und komplementäre Onkologie, Universitäres Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen, Klinikum der J.W. Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60595, Frankfurt am Main. Jutta.Huebner@kgu.de

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Complementary therapies offer significant value in palliative care, providing holistic support for patients and families. Careful integration is essential, prioritizing patient safety and informed decisions alongside conventional treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Complementary Medicine
  • Naturopathy

Context:

  • Holistic approach in palliative care
  • Patient and family-centered support
  • Value of complementary therapies beyond conventional medicine

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the role and integration of complementary medicine in palliative care
  • To highlight the importance of a holistic approach
  • To ensure patient safety and informed decision-making

Summary:

  • Complementary therapies, including naturopathy, offer significant value in palliative care settings.
  • These therapies provide holistic support, positively impacting patients and their families.
  • Careful selection, adequate dosing, and monitoring for effects and side effects are crucial.
  • Complementary medicine should not replace conventional treatments or be used to avoid end-of-life discussions.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, respecting patient wishes while ensuring safety.
  • Guides healthcare providers in sensitively integrating complementary therapies.
  • Promotes informed decision-making for patients and families in palliative care.
  • Highlights the potential risks of neglecting conventional options when pursuing alternative therapies.