Related Experiment Videos
Progress in palliative care in Israel: comparative mapping and next steps
Netta Bentur1, Linda L Emanuel, Nathan Cherney
1Center for Research on Aging, Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute, Jerusalem, Israel. bentur@jdc.org.il.
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
|August 24, 2012
Summary
Palliative care development in Israel is emerging but requires significant advancement. Key needs include resource allocation, education, and leadership to establish it as a recognized medical specialty.
Area of Science:
- Medical Specialties
- Palliative Care Development
- Healthcare System Analysis
Background:
- Palliative care enhances quality of life for patients with serious illnesses by addressing physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs.
- Modern palliative care emerged with advancements in life-sustaining technology, prompting ethical considerations.
- Dame Cicely Saunders established the first modern hospice, demonstrating the efficacy of palliative care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify core steps in developing a medical specialty.
- To examine palliative care development in Israel compared to the US and England.
- To consider future steps for palliative care in Israel.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of palliative care development trajectories.
- Review of key steps: service establishment, skills development, specialty recognition, research, policy, and infrastructure.
- Examination of Israel's progress against these steps, referencing the US and England.
Main Results:
- Israel has established palliative care services, mirroring the initial step seen globally.
- Significant gaps exist in Israel regarding clinician skills development, specialty recognition, service availability, and research capacity compared to the US.
- While policy initiatives are in place, a financially sustainable infrastructure for palliative care is lacking in Israel.
Conclusions:
- Palliative care in Israel is in its nascent stages and requires substantial growth.
- Critical factors for advancing palliative care in Israel include adequate resource allocation, standardized educational guidelines, credentialed professionals, and strong leadership.
- Addressing these factors is essential for the successful establishment and sustainability of palliative care as a medical specialty in Israel.
Related Concept Videos
01:25Continuing 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,...
01:30Ethical Dilemmas II
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
01:21Cancer Survival Analysis
Cancer survival analysis focuses on quantifying and interpreting the time from a key starting point, such as diagnosis or the initiation of treatment, to a specific endpoint, such as remission or death. This analysis provides critical insights into treatment effectiveness and factors that influence patient outcomes, helping to shape clinical decisions and guide prognostic evaluations. A cornerstone of oncology research, survival analysis tackles the challenges of skewed, non-normally...
01:13Patient-centered Care
Patient-centered care involves delivering care beyond inpatient hospitalization. Reflective practice can enhance a patient-centered approach. Reflective practice is a process of reasoning that considers all aspects of the present situation, including practicalities, learning from personal practice, and consideration of patient needs. Patients appreciate care decisions made while considering their input. Involving the patient in their care provides the patient with a sense of contribution rather...
01:29Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-Term Care Facilities
01:15Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model
The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...