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Christina L Vaughan1, Veronica Bruno2
1Department of Neurology and Medicine, Anschutz Medical Center, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, United States; Department of Neurology, VA Eastern Colorado Health System, Aurora, CO, United States.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|September 2, 2022
Summary
Neurologic diseases are increasing, raising palliative care needs. Enhanced collaboration between neurologists and palliative care providers is crucial for optimal patient and family support.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Palliative Care
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
Background:
- Rising incidence of neurologic diseases, especially neurodegenerative conditions, increases palliative care demands.
- Effective care requires strengthened collaboration between neurologists and palliative care specialists.
- Palliative care providers may lack specialized neurological training, impacting their confidence in managing distinct neuropalliative needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide insights into the unique characteristics of patients with neurologic diseases.
- To emphasize the relevance of the palliative care skillset in managing neuropalliative needs.
- To facilitate improved collaboration between palliative care providers and neurologists.
Main Methods:
- Review of unique patient characteristics in neurologic disease.
- Emphasis on the applicability of palliative care principles and skills.
- Discussion to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Main Results:
- Identified distinct needs of patients with neurologic conditions.
- Highlighted the transferable skills within palliative care relevant to neurology.
- Provided a framework for enhancing neurologist-palliative care provider partnerships.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening collaboration is essential to meet the growing palliative needs of patients with neurologic diseases.
- Understanding neuropalliative care specifics empowers palliative providers.
- This collaboration improves comprehensive care for patients and families facing neurologic conditions.
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