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Kimberly Radtke¹, Marianne Matzo

¹Kimberly Radtke is a palliative care NP at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI, and Ministry Saint Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point, WI. Marianne Matzo is director of research, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, Oklahoma City, OK. She is an AJN contributing editor and the coordinator of Perspectives on Palliative Nursing. Contact author: Marianne Matzo, mariannem@hpna.org. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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This series focuses on palliative care, aiming to improve patient and family support. It guides nurses in preventing suffering and providing optimal care across all disease stages.

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Area of Science:

Palliative Care Nursing
Clinical Support
Patient Advocacy

Background:

Palliative care is crucial for patients and families facing serious illness.
Effective symptom management and psychosocial support are key components.
Nurses play a vital role in delivering comprehensive palliative care.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide guidance for nurses in palliative care.
To enhance the prevention and relief of patient suffering.
To support optimal care for patients and families.

Main Methods:

Collaboration with the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA).
Development of educational resources for nurses.
Focus on evidence-based practices in palliative care.

Main Results:

HPNA provides a framework for nursing excellence in palliative care.
Resources aim to improve patient and family outcomes.
Emphasis on holistic care regardless of disease stage or treatment.

Conclusions:

Nurses are central to delivering high-quality palliative care.
Continuous education and advocacy enhance nursing competence.
The HPNA supports advancements in palliative care through research and leadership.