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Hospice nursing
J C McNally1, N L Bohnet, M E Lindquist
1Karmanos Cancer Institute Home Care, Detroit, MI, USA.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Hospice care shifts focus from cure to comfort, addressing the holistic needs of terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice nurses provide essential palliative care, ensuring quality of life and supporting patients
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- End-of-Life Care
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Hospice services are integral to modern healthcare, focusing on comfort and quality of life for terminally ill patients.
- Understanding the scope and affiliation of hospice services, particularly those linked with home health agencies, is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the spectrum of services offered within hospice care.
- To examine the affiliations between hospice providers and home health agencies.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of published literature, including journal articles and book chapters.
- Analysis of established organizational standards and guidelines relevant to hospice care.
Main Results:
- Hospice programs acknowledge dying as a natural life process, necessitating a shift in care objectives from curative treatments to palliative support.
- Hospice nursing encompasses providing palliative care to terminally ill patients and their families, addressing physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
Conclusions:
- Hospice nursing practice requires an expanded scope, extending beyond traditional settings to deliver holistic care in interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Nurses in hospice settings are pivotal in supporting patients and families to attain their desired quality of life.