A literature review of the role of the specialist palliative care community nurse

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 163-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Mulvihill ◽  
Ann Harrington ◽  
Amanda Robertson
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Specialist Palliative Care ◽  
Community Nurse ◽  
Care Community

scholarly journals Shared electronic care coordination systems following referral to hospice

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-62
Author(s):  
Libby Sampey ◽  
Anne M Finucane ◽  
Juliet Spiller
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Service Evaluation ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Specialist Palliative Care ◽  
Community Nurse ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Out Of Hours ◽  
Care Community ◽  
Palliative Care Teams ◽  
Coordination Systems

In Scotland, the Key Information Summary (KIS) enables health providers to access key patient information to guide decision-making out-of-hours. KISs are generated in primary care and rely on information from other teams, such as community specialist palliative care teams (CSPCTs), to keep them up-to-date. This study involved a service evaluation consisting of case note reviews of new referrals to a CSPCT and semi-structured interviews with palliative care community nurse specialists (CNSs) regarding their perspectives on KISs. Some 44 case notes were examined, and 77% of patients had a KIS on CSPCT referral. One-month post-referral, all those re-examined (n=17) had a KIS, and 59% KISs had been updated following CNS assessments. CNSs cited anticipatory care planning (ACP) as the most useful aspect of KIS, and the majority of CNSs said they would appreciate KIS editing access. A system allowing CNSs to update KISs would be acceptable to CNSs, as it could facilitate care co-ordination and potentially improve comprehensiveness of ACP information held in KISs.

scholarly journals Evaluating the specialist palliative care clinical nurse specialist role in an acute hospital setting: a mixed methods sequential explanatory study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Connolly ◽  
Mary Ryder ◽  
Kate Frazer ◽  
Eileen Furlong ◽  
Teresa Plazo Escribano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Acute Hospital ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Specialist Palliative Care ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Acute Hospital Setting

Abstract Background Special palliative care is provided in a range of settings including a patient’s home (their primary place of dwelling), a hospice in-patient unit, or an acute hospital. The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of the specialist in palliative care clinical nurse specialist (SPC CNS) role in an acute hospital setting. Methods This study was conducted using a mixed methods sequential explanatory approach in two phases; phase 1 involved completion of a study questionnaire (n = 121) and phase 2 involved part-taking in a focus group (n = 6) or individual interview (n = 4). Results Phase 1 results indicated that respondents held positive attitudes towards the Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurses Specialist (SPC CNS) in relation to clinical care, education and patient advocacy. Phase 2 qualitative findings identified the importance of the role in terms of symptom management, education and support. Conclusions This study provides an evaluation of a SPC CNS role since it was established in an acute hospital setting. The evidence indicates that there is a varied understanding of the role of the SPC CNS. The role was seen as an important one particularly in terms of referrals to and support provided by the SPC CNS, as well as recognition of the importance of the role is providing ongoing education to staff.

The role of specialist palliative care in managing patients with multimorbidity

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly Jane Calam ◽  
Alan Gwynn ◽  
Paul Perkins
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Specialist Palliative Care

scholarly journals Evaluating the Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Role in an Acute Hospital Setting: A Mixed Methods Sequential Explanatory Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Connolly ◽  
Mary Ryder ◽  
Kate Frazer ◽  
Eileen Furlong ◽  
Teresa Plano Escribano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Acute Hospital ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Specialist Palliative Care ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Acute Hospital Setting

Abstract Background Special palliative care is provided in a range of settings including a patient’s home (their primary place of dwelling), a hospice in-patient unit, or an acute hospital. The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of the specialist in palliative care clinical nurse specialist (SPC CNS) role in an acute hospital setting. Methods This study was conducted using a mixed methods sequential explanatory approach in two phases; phase 1 involved completion of a study questionnaire and phase 2 involved part-taking in a focus group interview. Results Phase 1 results indicated that respondents held positive attitudes towards the Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurses Specialist (SPC CNS) in relation to clinical care, education and patient advocacy. Phase 2 qualitative findings identified the importance of the role in terms of symptom management, education and support Conclusions This study provides an evaluation of a SPC CNS role since it was established in an acute hospital setting. The evidence indicates that there is a varied understanding of the role of the SPC CNS. The role was seen as an important one particularly in terms of referrals to and support provided by the SPC CNS, as well as recognition of the importance of the role is providing ongoing education to staff.

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