January 15, 2019
Implementing a Geriatric Trauma Palliative Care Program
https://journals.lww.com/journaloftraumanursing/Abstract/2019/01000/Comfort_or_Care__Why_Do_We_Have_to_Choose_.2.aspxThe geriatric (≥65 years of age) population is one of the fastest growing age groups in the United States. As this number increases, so does the […]
January 15, 2019
Expanding The Serious Illness Care Team: The Conversation Nurse Model
https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20181214.975183/full/?utm_campaign=tw&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=68695792&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94LZXrWdTh0OrAb9VVgkLFEm0nuKP9KIsJ8pE-9F1GIMU9o5m6YzpQBpQGdS4yKjY2ZVMDTkpbzi7wZlFAoO9VlT2NXPdml7b2mP4IVpiPzDpvJxY&_hsmi=68695792&The aging of our population, coupled with advances in medical care, has led to people living longer with chronic conditions. This creates a growing need for […]
January 15, 2019
Nurse-led dementia research team receives £4.7m to examine end of life care services
https://rcni.com/nursing-standard/newsroom/news/nurse-led-dementia-research-team-receives-%C2%A347m-to-examine-end-of-life-care-services-143951Joint lead of study says aim is to enhance person-centred care of people with dementia.
January 7, 2019
Simulated end-of-life journey delivers emotional insights
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/01/06/becoming-clay-virtual-lab-offers-firsthand-view-of-terminal-diagnosis-and-death/Maine hospice and health care professionals, medical students and even loved ones can broaden empathic responses via virtual reality.