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1Tammi Watkins, MSN, APRN, CHPN, is a Hospice Nurse Clinician, Hospice of Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.
Abstract:
In 2008, there were 44 million informal family caregivers and the number is expected to rise in the next decade. Hospice clinicians need to explore ways to decrease the burden of care for these informal caregivers. The use of electronic technology and social media may be a key component in improving support at end of life in the home setting.
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