Managing Anxiety in Palliative Care: Nurses' Non-Pharmacological Intervention
Sharma, Ravita; Kaur, Kawalpreet; Parmar, Rinalben (2025)
2025
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The purpose of this thesis is to describe the role of nurses in managing anxiety among palliative care patients through non-pharmacological interventions. The aim is to produce knowledge and education for nurses to deliver personalized, high-quality care to patients suffering from anxiety in palliative care.
Utilizing a descriptive literature review methodology, ten studies were systematically analysed, among five studies used to analysis the role of nurses in managing anxiety among palliative care patients and another five studies were focusing on the effective various non-pharmacological interventions. The findings reveal two main units: Holistic Support and Effective Communication in Anxiety Management and Effective Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Anxiety Reduction.
The results include nurses multifaceted role, providing comprehensive emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support, while fostering collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and the effective various non-pharmacological interventions, including mindfulness, therapeutic communication, guided imagery, and complementary therapies such as massage and music therapy. Furthermore, the findings highlight the need for ongoing education and training for nurses to equip them with the skills required for effective anxiety management in palliative care settings.
Utilizing a descriptive literature review methodology, ten studies were systematically analysed, among five studies used to analysis the role of nurses in managing anxiety among palliative care patients and another five studies were focusing on the effective various non-pharmacological interventions. The findings reveal two main units: Holistic Support and Effective Communication in Anxiety Management and Effective Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Anxiety Reduction.
The results include nurses multifaceted role, providing comprehensive emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support, while fostering collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and the effective various non-pharmacological interventions, including mindfulness, therapeutic communication, guided imagery, and complementary therapies such as massage and music therapy. Furthermore, the findings highlight the need for ongoing education and training for nurses to equip them with the skills required for effective anxiety management in palliative care settings.