: Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and education around NAS and the FNAST equip caregivers with the necessary tools to consistently and accurately assess an infant with NAS when using the FNAST.
Research Objectives. The objective of this project was to understand the nature of the perceptions and experiences of hospice caregivers administering pain medications to their loved ones.Method. Caregivers were interviewed by phone 30 days following the death of their hospice patient. One hundred fifty caregivers were asked about their experience with hospice and their challenges managing pain for their loved one. Narratives were coded and analyzed for emerging themes.Result. Following medication schedules, understanding pain medicine protocols, and fear in assessing their loved ones pain emerged as themes from the analysis. Powerful narratives will be shared demonstrating caregiver frustration, fear, and guilt over the administration of narcotics.
cell disease may benefit from palliative care services, which may improve adherence to care and implement strategies to enhance pain management. There is a need to investigate modifiable treatment factors related to medication regimen and acute care admissions.
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