An Interdisciplinary Framework for Palliative and Hospice Education and Practice

Abstract

Leading highly functional health care teams in all practice settings is sustained through the identification of a conceptual framework to guide education and practice. This article presents an interdisciplinary framework for palliative and hospice education and practice. The framework builds on theoretical caring to convey elements of relational, holistic and compassion; articulates interprofessional tenets for guiding values; and aligns with constructs for palliative and hospice best practices. The framework invites those at the bedside and in leadership to be intentional in attending to education and the necessary activities that address the day-to-day operations of palliative and hospice care, as well as, honoring all interdisciplinary collaboration that supports quality outcomes and inspires actions that transform.

Interdisciplinary simulation for nursing and medical students about final conversations: Catalyzing relationships at the end of life (CAREol)

“…However, more work is needed training providers to communicate with team members and value the importance of that communication. Additionally, study findings support the importance of engaged learning among interdisciplinary students in which the focus is on the patient and family as the care unit (Dyess et al, 2020). Clinical faculty were trained as clinical role models to facilitate FCs for families facing EOL issues.…”

“…Each dimension has multiple learning activities and a mixedmethods approach to collect data. By designing interdisciplinary, active, and engaged learning activities about FCs, nursing and medical students have an opportunity to recognize the anxieties, concerns, and wishes concerning the EOL journey for patients and families, while utilizing a holistic caring lens (Dyess et al, 2020). This study highlights the important role that healthcare professionals can play in encouraging open and honest communication at the EOL within and between the terminally ill and the family members with the goal of less suffering and a better death journey.…”

“…The CAREol program was guided by the Interdisciplinary Framework for Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Practice. The framework emphasizes the interdisciplinary team working within a holistic caring lens and an iterative process that embraces reflection but holds caring as its basic principle (Dyess et al, 2020).…”

Libro Blanco del Dolor Crónico en España

“…Libro blanco del DOLOR CRÓNICO en España 1 se compensan las debilidades y se potencian sus fortalezas y competencias (Crawford GW., 2003), pero siempre con el objetivo y el sentimiento de responsabilidad hacia el bienestar del paciente (Crawford GW., 2003). Para que el equipo funcione de forma eficaz deben tener un objetivo común, entender el rol de cada miembro, tener habilidades de reunir recursos (Crawford GW., 2003), así como también de fomentar las oportunidades de formación y educación de los miembros (Dyess SM. et al, 2020).…”

The Remote Influence of Nursing Leadership

“…Foundational to assuring patient-centric care, the weekly intradisciplinary care group meetings are now conducted remotely. 1 Technological connectivity issues often cloud sound quality. Conveyance of meaning and nuanced cues can be missed.…”