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Effective patient-clinician communication is crucial for end-of-life care discussions. A nurse-patient relationship, utilizing a holistic model, successfully supported palliative home care for dying patients.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Healthcare professionals often fail to recognize and discuss end-of-life care needs.
- Effective patient-clinician interaction is vital for advocating and establishing care.
- A strong nurse-patient relationship facilitates discussions on managing care during the dying process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a successful holistic and palliative approach to end-of-life care in the home setting.
- To highlight the importance of the nurse-patient relationship in end-of-life care discussions.
- To demonstrate the application of Virginia Henderson's nursing model in home-based palliative care.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Virginia Henderson's nursing model of patient-centered care.
- Focused on a holistic and palliative approach to care.
- Provided support for end-of-life care within the home environment.
Main Results:
- Successfully supported a holistic and palliative approach to end-of-life care at home.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of the nurse-patient relationship in facilitating end-of-life discussions.
- Showcased the practical application of a recognized nursing model in home palliative care.
Conclusions:
- A patient-centered, holistic, and palliative approach, facilitated by a strong nurse-patient relationship, is effective for home-based end-of-life care.
- Addressing the failure in end-of-life care discussions requires prioritizing patient-clinician interaction.
- Virginia Henderson's nursing model provides a valuable framework for delivering comprehensive palliative care at home.

