Definitions and Aims of Palliative Care

Stevens, Elaine

doi:10.1002/9781444322705.ch2

Cited by 3 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 27 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…physical, psychological, social and spiritual, and it is widely recognized that each of these is interlinked and subjectively experienced. 59 This is in keeping with the concept of total pain 60 and newer research on symptom clusters, which identifies physiological links between physical and psychological symptoms, such as pain and depression. 61 This may go some way to explaining the similarity in benefits of quite different PDS interventions.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 63%

“…The MYMOP was developed to measure the burden of primary care patients' two most bothersome symptoms and has been validated in a number of patient groups. 71 However, the MYMOP does not appear to have been used previously in palliative care 71 and, given that many dying people have more than two equally bothersome symptoms, 59 the full extent of the benefits of the treatment being investigated by Wilcock et al 20 may not have been captured. In addition, Wilcock et al 20 utilized the Profile of Mood States (POMS), a validated psychological rating scale 72 used in many studies of cancer patients, to measure change in mood.…”

Section: Studies Investigating the Outcomes Of Pds Using Validated Oumentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

The outcomes of palliative care day services: A systematic review

2010

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This systematic review evaluates the evidence underpinning the provision of palliative day care services (PDS) to determine whether such services have a measurable effect on attendees' wellbeing. The majority of studies reviewed were qualitative and elicited individual perceptions of the benefits PDS. Although it was difficult to determine the quality of many studies, it would appear that attendance at PDS had a positive impact on attendees' quality of life. Fewer studies utilized validated outcome measures to determine the effect of PDS on attendees' wellbeing and small sample sizes combined with high attrition rates influenced the significance of some the results. However little quantitative evidence was offered to prove that PDS had an impact on attendees' quality of life or wellbeing. The review concludes that dying people find attending PDS a valuable experience that allows them to engage with others and to be supported in a restorative environment. However, further well-powered empirical studies are required to provide quality evidence to determine whether or not attendance at PDS does indeed have a positive impact on the wellbeing of attendees.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 63%

Section: Studies Investigating the Outcomes Of Pds Using Validated Oumentioning

confidence: 99%

The outcomes of palliative care day services: A systematic review

2010

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…This research evidenced the need for institutions specialized in the care of these patients, equipped with material resources, adequate instruments and qualified professionals. (Saunders, 2001;Stevens;Jackson;Milligan, 2009) Additional studies in the 1950s corroborated concerns about the suffering faced by terminally ill patients, attributed to the lack of professionals and institutions dedicated to their care. The urgent need was to understand effective strategies to ensure a dignified death for these patients.…”

Section: Historical Process Of Palliative Carementioning

confidence: 95%

“…Practitioners, focused on the continuous improvement of their healing capacities, have devoted considerable effort to the development of new methods for this purpose. (Stevens;Jackson;Milligan, 2009) Based on the understanding of the interrelationship between body and mind, along with the appreciation of patients' autonomy and dignity, new perspectives in relation to care have emerged.…”

Section: Historical Process Of Palliative Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The focus of the research was to listen carefully to the patients' complaints, resulting in the understanding of the patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual complexity. This approach highlighted the importance of considering all aspects that impact treatment development and individual well-being (Floriani, 2021;Saunders, 2001) (Carvalho;Parsons, 2012;Saunders, 2001;Stevens;Jackson;Milligan, 2009).…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Historical process and public policies related to palliative care in Brazil

Sousa,

Souto,

Barbosa

2024

Eyes on Health Sciences V.02

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Palliative Care is a concept focused on improving the quality of life for patients and families in the face of life-threatening illnesses. Its principles include symptom relief, affirmation of life, consideration of death as a natural part, integration of psychological and spiritual aspects, active support to the patient until death, support to family members, and a multidisciplinary approach. In Brazil, the implementation of this concept must be aligned with national health policies, based on constitutional principles such as universality and equality. Resolution No. 41/2018, approved by the Tripartite Interagency Commission of the Ministry of Health, establishes guidelines for the organization of palliative care in the Unified Health System (SUS), considering the demographic transition and epidemiological changes. Although the SUS already superficially addresses palliative care, it still does not treat it as a public health policy with clear guidelines. The reorganization of the care model implies reviewing spaces, management, technologies, training of professionals and communication models, shifting the focus from recovery to the care and comfort of the patient. The need to integrate palliative care at all levels of health care in the SUS is highlighted, making its implementation a priority in the face of the growing technoization of medicine, which often neglects the autonomy and dignity of the patient. The implementation of these guidelines will contribute to a more humanized and comprehensive approach to the SUS care network, recognizing palliative care as an essential component of health care.

show abstract

Extending knowledge of terror management theory to improve palliative nursing care

Stevens

2009

Int J Palliat Nurs

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Definitions and Aims of Palliative Care

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

The outcomes of palliative care day services: A systematic review

The outcomes of palliative care day services: A systematic review

Historical process and public policies related to palliative care in Brazil

Extending knowledge of terror management theory to improve palliative nursing care

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About