Nursing role in caring for palliative patient and families
Ilmonen, Ianna Nordy May (2021)
Ilmonen, Ianna Nordy May
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202103042888
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202103042888
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This study intends to explore the nursing roles on caring for the palliative and families. The purpose was to suggest ways to improve on the quality of palliative care to enable dying patients realize a more peaceful, dignified and comfortable life before their death.
The used study method was literature review, and the literature was collected by using different databases such as Cinahl, Google Scholar. The articles that were accepted were mainly published between years 2009-2020, but in addition one older article was included as well. Thematic analysis was applied in the analysis and synthesis of data for the twelve selected articles. The full texts of the articles were read through, and data grouped to create themes and sub-themes. The study identified three themes: planning and counselling such as early nursing care plan, education and reassuring and informing the patient. Second is the importance of the communication to the patient and to the families and Lastly, the prevention for further complication.
During research, it was discovered that the nursing profession is a profound role. Not that we only cater to the needs of the patient but also to the families. Nursing role start as we received the endorsement of the patient until the dying time, and we have a great role with consoling to the remain families.
The used study method was literature review, and the literature was collected by using different databases such as Cinahl, Google Scholar. The articles that were accepted were mainly published between years 2009-2020, but in addition one older article was included as well. Thematic analysis was applied in the analysis and synthesis of data for the twelve selected articles. The full texts of the articles were read through, and data grouped to create themes and sub-themes. The study identified three themes: planning and counselling such as early nursing care plan, education and reassuring and informing the patient. Second is the importance of the communication to the patient and to the families and Lastly, the prevention for further complication.
During research, it was discovered that the nursing profession is a profound role. Not that we only cater to the needs of the patient but also to the families. Nursing role start as we received the endorsement of the patient until the dying time, and we have a great role with consoling to the remain families.