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Acute Care Nurses' Experiences of Basic Palliative Care.

¹Tammy Neiman, PhD, RN, is assistant professor, School of Nursing, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing : JHPN : the Official Journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

|January 25, 2020

Summary

Nurses perceive basic palliative care as empowering families and helping them navigate chronic illness and end-of-life care. This understanding can guide educational needs for improved patient and family support in acute care settings.

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Objective Nociceptive Assessment in Ventilated ICU Patients: A Feasibility Study Using Pupillometry and the Nociceptive Flexion Reflex

Published on: July 4, 2018

Area of Science:

Nursing
Palliative Care
Healthcare Education

Background:

Growing population of chronically ill older adults necessitates increased palliative care.
Institute of Medicine recommends basic palliative care competency for healthcare providers.
Lack of clarity exists regarding the definition and provider understanding of basic palliative care.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe nurses' perceptions of basic palliative care in the acute care setting.
To identify educational needs for nurses to provide effective basic palliative care.

Main Methods:

Focus group interviews with nurses.
Individual interviews with nurses.
Qualitative thematic analysis of interview data.

Main Results:

Major themes identified: helping families navigate chronic illness and empowering families.
Subthemes include: being present, giving options, and advocating for patients and families.
Nurses utilize education and role modeling to support families through illness and end-of-life.

Conclusions:

Acute care nurses' perceptions of basic palliative care involve active support and empowerment of families.
Findings highlight the need for targeted education to enhance nurses' ability to provide basic palliative care.
Improved understanding can lead to better care for patients and families in acute care settings.