Palliative Care in the Acute Hospital Setting: A Practical Guide

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1392-1392
Author(s):  
Natasha Marston
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Acute Hospital ◽  
Practical Guide ◽  
Acute Hospital Setting

scholarly journals Evaluating the specialist palliative care clinical nurse specialist role in an acute hospital setting: a mixed methods sequential explanatory study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Connolly ◽  
Mary Ryder ◽  
Kate Frazer ◽  
Eileen Furlong ◽  
Teresa Plazo Escribano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Acute Hospital ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Specialist Palliative Care ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Acute Hospital Setting

Abstract Background Special palliative care is provided in a range of settings including a patient’s home (their primary place of dwelling), a hospice in-patient unit, or an acute hospital. The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of the specialist in palliative care clinical nurse specialist (SPC CNS) role in an acute hospital setting. Methods This study was conducted using a mixed methods sequential explanatory approach in two phases; phase 1 involved completion of a study questionnaire (n = 121) and phase 2 involved part-taking in a focus group (n = 6) or individual interview (n = 4). Results Phase 1 results indicated that respondents held positive attitudes towards the Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurses Specialist (SPC CNS) in relation to clinical care, education and patient advocacy. Phase 2 qualitative findings identified the importance of the role in terms of symptom management, education and support. Conclusions This study provides an evaluation of a SPC CNS role since it was established in an acute hospital setting. The evidence indicates that there is a varied understanding of the role of the SPC CNS. The role was seen as an important one particularly in terms of referrals to and support provided by the SPC CNS, as well as recognition of the importance of the role is providing ongoing education to staff.

scholarly journals Transitions to palliative care in the acute hospital setting: reflections on a census at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 106-109
Author(s):  
Clare Gardiner ◽  
Merryn Gott ◽  
Christine Ingleton ◽  
Mike Bennet
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Acute Hospital ◽  
Acute Hospital Setting

     

Hospital liaison palliative care

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Watson ◽  
Caroline Lucas ◽  
Andrew Hoy ◽  
Jo Wells
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Acute Hospital ◽  
Specialist Palliative Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Hospital Specialist ◽  
Palliative Care Services ◽  
Acute Hospital Setting ◽  
Dying Patient

This chapter covers the need for hospital liaison palliative care services, challenges in an acute hospital setting, aims and evaluation of the hospital specialist palliative care team, things to think about when considering a referral, urgent discharge of a dying patient who wants to die at home, dying in the intensive care unit (ICU), and using the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) in the hospital setting.

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