A history of resolving conflicts over end-of-life care in intensive care units in the United States*

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 1623-1629 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Luce
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Life Care ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Assessment of Variability in End-of-Life Care Delivery in Intensive Care Units in the United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
pp. e1917344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline M. Kruser ◽  
David A. Aaby ◽  
David G. Stevenson ◽  
Brenda T. Pun ◽  
Michele C. Balas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
The United States ◽  
Life Care

scholarly journals Parental perceptions of end-of-life care on paediatric intensive care units in Brazil

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A7.1-A7
Author(s):  
Patricia Lago ◽  
Gilda Halal ◽  
Jefferson Piva ◽  
Christine Nilson ◽  
Michael Halal
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Parental Perceptions ◽  
Paediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Paediatric Intensive Care Units

End-of-Life Care behind Bars

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phyllis B. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Direct Result ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Prison Health ◽  
The Many ◽  
Changing Demographics

More people than ever before are being incarcerated in the United States. Many inmates are infected with HIV and hepatitis C. Sentences are increasing in length. Prison health care is now having to cope with the many chronic illnesses associated with an ill and aging population. The growth of end-of-life care programs in corrections in the United States is a direct result of the changing demographics of inmates. This article examines the need for end-of-life care behind bars and discusses selected hospice programs.

What are the challenges for nurses when providing end-of-life care in intensive care units?

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (16) ◽  
pp. 1047-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Current Evidence Base ◽  
Review Question ◽  
The Subject

Aim: this literature review aimed to explore qualitative studies in which nurses discussed the challenges they face when delivering end-of-life care in intensive care units (ICUs). Analysis and discussion of the studies' findings aimed to contribute to the current evidence base surrounding the subject. Method: a systematic search of academic databases was conducted to source relevant studies. An inductive process using grounded theory was undertaken to elicit suitable themes to address the review question. Findings: six relevant studies were identified with four main themes emerging from analysis. The themes were a lack of nurse involvement in end-of-life care decision-making, a lack of nursing knowledge in providing end-of-life care, the dilemma of prioritising care between the patient and family, and the nature of providing end-of-life care within an ICU environment. Conclusion: the provision of end-of-life care in ICUs requires nurses to be involved in interdisciplinary communication. ICU-specific end-of-life care education, training and guidelines need to be implemented to ensure patients receive high-quality, patient-centred care.

Nurses’ roles and challenges in providing end-of-life care in neonatal intensive care units in South Korea

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
pp. 151204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujeong Kim ◽  
Teresa A. Savage ◽  
Mi-Kyung Song ◽  
Catherine Vincent ◽  
Chang G. Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
South Korea ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽  
Life Care

End-of-Life Care in the Netherlands and the United States: A Comparison of Values, Justifications, and Practices

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy E. Quill ◽  
Gerrit Kimsma
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Assisted Suicide ◽  
Ethical Climate ◽  
The United States ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Physician Assisted Suicide

Voluntary active euthanasia (VAE) and physician-assisted suicide (PAS) remain technically illegal in the Netherlands, but the practices are openly tolerated provided that physicians adhere to carefully constructed guidelines. Harsh criticism of the Dutch practice by authors in the United States and Great Britain has made achieving a balanced understanding of its clinical, moral, and policy implications very difficult. Similar practice patterns probably exist in the United States, but they are conducted in secret because of a more uncertain legal and ethical climate. In this manuscript, we plan to compare end-of-life care in the United States and the Netherlands with regard to underlying values, justifications, and practices. We will explore the risks and benefits of each system for a real patient who was faced with a common end-of-life clinical dilemma, and close with challenges for public policies in both countries.

A content analysis of forms, guidelines, and other materials documenting end-of-life care in intensive care units

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen B. Clarke ◽  
John M. Luce ◽  
J.Randall Curtis ◽  
Marion Danis ◽  
Mitchell Levy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Life Care
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