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This series introduces palliative care principles guided by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA). It focuses on enhancing patient and family care across all disease stages.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Palliative Care
Oncology Nursing

Background:

Palliative care focuses on relieving suffering for patients and families.
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) provides guidance and resources.
Effective palliative care is crucial across all disease trajectories.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce a series on palliative care.
Highlight the role of the HPNA in advancing expert nursing care.
Emphasize comprehensive patient and family support.

Main Methods:

This article is the first in a series.
Content developed in collaboration with HPNA.
Focus on evidence-based nursing practices.

Main Results:

The HPNA offers comprehensive resources including education and certification.
Guidance is provided for nurses to optimize patient and family care.
Palliative care principles apply regardless of disease stage or treatment.

Conclusions:

Palliative care is essential for improving quality of life.
Nurses play a vital role in delivering expert palliative care.
The HPNA is a key resource for advancing palliative nursing.