Fundamentos y objetivos de los cuidados paliativos

Rosario, Miguel Ángel Benítez del; Fraile, Aurora

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“…Traditionally, cancer patients have received palliative care, although the changes in the social epidemiological patterns have entailed new indications of this care. Today, neurodegenerative conditions and organ failure in advanced stages are the most frequent non-oncologic indications 1 - 3 . In 2002, WHO defined palliative care as “an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial and spiritual”, further indicating the comprehensive approach, early care and quality of life as the main objectives and guidelines for its development 2 - 3 .…”

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Knowledge in palliative care of nursing professionals at a Spanish hospital

Chover-Sierra

Martínez-Sabater

Lapeña-Moñux

2017

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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ResumeObjective:to determine the level of knowledge in palliative care of nursing staff at a Spanish tertiary care hospital. Method:descriptive, cross-sectional study. Data were collected about the results of the Spanish version of the Palliative Care Quiz for Nurses (PCQN), sociodemographic aspects, education level and experience in the field of palliative care. Univariate and bivariate descriptive analysis was applied. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05 in all cases. Results:159 professionals participated (mean age 39.51 years ± 10.25, with 13.96 years ± 10.79 of professional experience) 54.7% possessed experience in palliative care and 64.2% educational background (mainly basic education). The mean percentage of hits on the quiz was 54%, with statistically significant differences in function of the participants’ education and experience in palliative care. Conclusions:although the participants show sufficient knowledge on palliative care, they would benefit from a specific training program, in function of the mistaken concepts identified through the quiz, which showed to be a useful tool to diagnose professionals’ educational needs in palliative care.

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Knowledge in palliative care of nursing professionals at a Spanish hospital

Chover-Sierra

Martínez-Sabater

Lapeña-Moñux

2017

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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“…La máxima expresión de la integración de las dimensiones físicas, psíquicas y sociales del dolor acontece en las personas con cáncer en fase terminal, una situación de «dolor total» 1,2 . El diagnóstico del dolor debe comprender el tipo de sín-drome doloroso, la causa, la intensidad del dolor y las complicaciones asociadas.…”

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Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor oncológico

Benítez-Rosario

2006

Aten Primaria

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“…Terminal illness puts patients and their families at risk for negative consequences, both socially and emotionally, with family caregivers presenting different coping strategies and behaviors which affect family function and patient wellbeing. PCU supports both patients and their families, to reduce levels of suffering for all individuals involved [ 14 ]. Previous studies describe that families receiving support from PCU specialists report gratitude and satisfaction [ 15–17 ].…”

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The caregiver’s perspective on end-of-life inpatient palliative care: a qualitative study

Herrera-Abián,

Castañeda-Vozmediano,

Antón-Rodríguez

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Annals of Medicine

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Introduction Understanding patient and caregiver experience is key to providing person-centered care. The palliative care approach includes holistic assessment and whole-person care at the end of life, that also involves the patient’s family and loved ones. The aim of this study was to describe the way that family caregivers experienced patients’ deaths during their loved ones’ last hospital admission, comparing inpatient palliative care (PCU) and non-palliative care (Non-PCU) units. Methods A qualitative case study approach was implemented. Family caregivers of terminally ill patients admitted to the Infanta Elena Hospital (Madrid, Spain) between 2016 and 2018 were included using purposeful sampling. Eligible caregivers were first-degree relatives or spouses present during the patient’s last hospital admission. Data were collected via in-depth interviews and researchers’ field notes. Semi-structured interviews with a question guide were used. A thematic inductive analysis was performed. The group of caregivers of patients admitted to the PCU unit and the group of caregivers of patients admitted to Non-PCU were analyzed separately, through a matrix. Results In total 24 caregivers (12 from the PCU and 12 from Non-PCU units) were included. Two main themes were identified: caregivers’ perception of scientific and technical appropriateness of care, and perception of person-centred care. Scientific appropriateness of care was subdivided into two categories: diagnostic tests and treatment, and symptom control. Perception of person-centred care was subdivided as: communication, emotional support, and facilitating the farewell process. Caregivers of patients admitted to a PCU unit described their experience of end-of-life care as positive, while their Non-PCU unit counterparts described largely negative experiences. Conclusions PCU provides a person-centered approach to care at the end of life, optimizing treatment for patients with advanced disease, ensuring effective communication, establishing a satisfactory professional relationship with both patients and their loved ones, and facilitating the farewell process for family caregivers.

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Fundamentos y objetivos de los cuidados paliativos

Cited by 9 publications

References 5 publications

Knowledge in palliative care of nursing professionals at a Spanish hospital

Knowledge in palliative care of nursing professionals at a Spanish hospital

Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor oncológico

The caregiver’s perspective on end-of-life inpatient palliative care: a qualitative study

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