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Palliative nursing in New Zealand
1Education Director Mary Potter Hospice Wellington New Zealand.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|January 12, 2018
Summary
New Zealand offers robust training and support for palliative nurses, building on historical hospice and cancer care initiatives. This framework integrates community wisdom and international innovation for advanced palliative care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Nursing Education
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Pioneering hospice and cancer care services established in New Zealand during the 1970s.
- Influence of established community and religious nursing services on palliative care.
- Integration of international nursing practices and innovations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of palliative nursing in New Zealand.
- To highlight the foundational elements of the palliative nursing framework.
- To acknowledge contributions to palliative care advancement.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of palliative care development.
- Analysis of foundational nursing initiatives.
- Examination of contributing factors to nursing expertise.
Main Results:
- New Zealand possesses a comprehensive system for palliative nurse training and support.
- Palliative nursing evolved from early hospice and cancer care services.
- Community, religious, and international nursing practices shaped the field.
Conclusions:
- The New Zealand palliative nursing framework is well-established and supported.
- Historical efforts and diverse influences have strengthened palliative nursing.
- Ongoing development benefits from both local wisdom and global perspectives.
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