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Evidence-based practice: meeting a need within palliative nursing.
1Editor, International Journal of Palliative Nursing.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|January 13, 2018
Summary
Palliative care has significantly advanced since the 1970s, building on the foundational work of hospice movement pioneers. This evolution is crucial for improving evidence-based end-of-life care practices.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sciences
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Palliative care has evolved significantly since its origins in the mid-1970s.
- The hospice movement, pioneered by figures like Dame Cicely Saunders, laid the groundwork for modern palliative care.
- Recognizing historical contributions is essential for understanding the field's development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a historical perspective on the evolution of palliative care.
- To acknowledge the foundational role of early hospice pioneers in evidence-based practice.
- To highlight the progress made in palliative care research and practice.
Main Methods:
- Historical analysis of palliative care development.
- Review of key contributions from hospice movement leaders.
- Examination of the establishment of evidence-based practices.
Main Results:
- Palliative care has transformed into a robust, evidence-based discipline.
- Pioneering work in the hospice movement was critical for this advancement.
- The field continues to build upon its historical foundations.
Conclusions:
- The progression of palliative care is a testament to its historical development.
- Dame Cicely Saunders and the hospice movement provided an essential foundation.
- Continued evolution of palliative care relies on understanding its evidence-based origins.
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