Timing Of Referrals For Palliative Care
Timing of Referrals for Palliative Care
Timing of Referrals for Palliative Care
In the nursing profession, many nurses are faced with the challenge of proper care of a terminally ill patient. The family members are in a constant state of stress making sure that their loved one is being cared for in the best possible manner and comfort is the of the utmost importance. Many times, nurses have to advocate for proper pain medication management for said patients with little to no help from the physicians. In the study, “Specialists’ Experiences and Perspectives on the Timing of Referral to Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study”, (Broom, Kirby, Good, Wootton, & Adams, 2012), discusses the significant barriers that exist when it comes to referring patients for palliative care in a timely manner. The need for this study is to prove the more quickly a patient is referred to palliative care, the patient will in return have increased quality of life as well as lessen any clinical difficulties.
Background of the Study
Broom (2012) and his fellow researcher’s discovered that physicians referral practices, when it came to palliative care, varied and that the decision-making process in regards to the timing and communication was an under-researched concern (Broom, et al, 2012). Improved patients and care-giver experiences at end of life have been marked with more successful referral practices (Broom, et al, 2012). The team had also found a there to be a decrease of affliction on pre-palliative care service when the referral was made sooner in the care plan (Broom, et al, 2012). Finally what was at the base of the entire study, earlier referral of palliative care could even extend life expectancy for some patients (Broom, et al, 2012). The significance to nursing is the proper treatment and care for those suffering from chronic and or terminal illnesses and their families.
Methods of the Study As stated by Broom and his colleague’s (2012), they engaged in a
Timing of Referrals for Palliative Care
In the nursing profession, many nurses are faced with the challenge of proper care of a terminally ill patient. The family members are in a constant state of stress making sure that their loved one is being cared for in the best possible manner and comfort is the of the utmost importance. Many times, nurses have to advocate for proper pain medication management for said patients with little to no help from the physicians. In the study, “Specialists’ Experiences and Perspectives on the Timing of Referral to Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study”, (Broom, Kirby, Good, Wootton, & Adams, 2012), discusses the significant barriers that exist when it comes to referring patients for palliative care in a timely manner. The need for this study is to prove the more quickly a patient is referred to palliative care, the patient will in return have increased quality of life as well as lessen any clinical difficulties.
Background of the Study
Broom (2012) and his fellow researcher’s discovered that physicians referral practices, when it came to palliative care, varied and that the decision-making process in regards to the timing and communication was an under-researched concern (Broom, et al, 2012). Improved patients and care-giver experiences at end of life have been marked with more successful referral practices (Broom, et al, 2012). The team had also found a there to be a decrease of affliction on pre-palliative care service when the referral was made sooner in the care plan (Broom, et al, 2012). Finally what was at the base of the entire study, earlier referral of palliative care could even extend life expectancy for some patients (Broom, et al, 2012). The significance to nursing is the proper treatment and care for those suffering from chronic and or terminal illnesses and their families.
Methods of the Study As stated by Broom and his colleague’s (2012), they engaged in a