Treatment options in end- of-life care: the role of palliative chemotherapy. Int J Palliat Nurs 2007; 13:486-488McCall, K., & Johnston, B. M. (2007). Treatment options in end of life care: The role of palliative chemotherapy. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 13(10), 486-...
Continuous adaptation of conversation aids for uterine fibroids treatment options in a four-year multi-center implementation project Background: Fibroids are non-cancerous uterine growths that can cause symptoms impacting quality of life. The breadth of treatment options allows for patie... D Schubbe...
if there were differences in preferences between patients with mild heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] Class II) and severe heart failure (NYHA Class IV), and also to determine whether quality of life, perceived severity of symptoms and overall health influenced treatment preferences....
When palliative or hospice care cannot improve your pet’s quality of life,it may be appropriate to end their suffering. TheAmerican Veterinary Medical Associationsuggests some practical guidelines to help you put your furry friend’s condition into perspective: Can my pet still enjoy things...
When treatment options dwindle or are exhausted, terminally ill-patients often opt for pain management and comfort over life-extending therapies. However, a team of researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, University of Rochester Medical Center and Unity Health System, report that...
correct assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, whether physical, psychosocial, or spiritual” [3]. This approach to care is intended to ease suffering and improve comfort and quality of life (QoL) for the patient and their family, can begin as soon as a diagnosis is made or ...
Comfort care was defined as withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment and/or a plan of care focused primarily on maximizing patient comfort rather than prolonging life [ 1 ]. They analyzed audio recordings of family conferences and found a broad range of clinicians' descriptions of comfort care. ...
Governments, firms, and civil society are increasingly taking action to manage the end-of-life of computers. While appropriate treatment of the waste stream via recycling and other technologies is required, it is also important to address the flow upstream through reduction of final demand via impr...
Gardner M. Creating a good end-of-life experience.Presented at: Fetch dvm360® Conference; San Diego, California. December 2-4, 2022. Recent Videos Treatment options for mild atopic dermatitis Corneal ulcers: Common misconceptions What the microbiome means for pet health ...
This article explores the complexities of discussing end-of-life care with people with dementia. Twelve people with dementia were interviewed to complete values histories. During the interviews participants were asked to describe their feelings and values related to the end their lives. A minority app...