A Study on the Role, Awareness and Knowledge of Occupational Therapists in Hospice and Palliative Care Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-35
Author(s):  
Sun-A Jeong ◽  
◽  
Deok-Gi Hong ◽  
Chong-Jin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Hospice And Palliative Care

Volunteering in hospice and palliative care in the United Kingdom

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ros Scott
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Care Services ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Strategic Direction ◽  
Palliative Care Services ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Hospice And Palliative Care ◽  
Changing Role

This chapter explores the history of volunteers in the founding and development of United Kingdom (UK) hospice services. It considers the changing role and influences of volunteering on services at different stages of development. Evidence suggests that voluntary sector hospice and palliative care services are dependent on volunteers for the range and quality of services delivered. Within such services, volunteer trustees carry significant responsibility for the strategic direction of the organiszation. Others are engaged in diverse roles ranging from the direct support of patient and families to public education and fundraising. The scope of these different roles is explored before considering the range of management models and approaches to training. This chapter also considers the direct and indirect impact on volunteering of changing palliative care, societal, political, and legislative contexts. It concludes by exploring how and why the sector is changing in the UK and considering the growing autonomy of volunteers within the sector.

Development of Entrustable Professional Activities for Training of Hospice and Palliative Care Pharmacists (SCI961)

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 702-703
Author(s):  
Kashelle Lockman ◽  
Maria Lowry ◽  
Sandra Discala ◽  
Tanya Uritsky ◽  
Amanda Lovell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Entrustable Professional Activities ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Hospice And Palliative Care

scholarly journals 523. COVID-19 Preparedness in Hospice and Palliative Care

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S328-S328
Author(s):  
Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz ◽  
Jeannette Kates ◽  
Jingjing Shang ◽  
Angela M Gerolamo
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Community Group ◽  
Care Community ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Do It Yourself ◽  
Hospice And Palliative Care ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Due to the emergence of COVID-19 and resulting pandemic, there is an increased demand for palliative care and hospice care services. However, the impact of COVID-19 on the hospice and palliative agencies is unknown. Methods An electronic survey was disseminated via the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association newsletter, posted to the Sigma Theta Tau Hospice and Palliative Care Community Group discussion board and advertised through social media from May 7–28, 2020. Summary statistics were computed. Results We collected 36 surveys representing all U.S. regions. Most respondents (78%) reported that their agency has cared for confirmed COVID-19 patients. Only half of agencies had access to laboratory facilities for surveillance and detection of the presence of outbreaks in both patients and staff (58%) and the ability to test patients and providers for COVID-19 (55%). Due to COVID-19, participants stated that the agency added new protocols regarding aerosol-generating procedures policies (58%), use of surface barriers (61%) and PPE usage (e.g. donning and doffing) in patient homes (56%). The majority (76%) reported that their agency required field clinicians to call ahead to ascertain COVID-19 exposure/symptoms before a home visit. More than half (58%) reported that their agency lacked supplies, including N95 respirators (45%), cleaning/disinfectant product (23%), alcohol based sanitizer (18%), eye protection (18%), gowns (18%), and surgical masks (14%). Overall, participants shared that field clinicians had to reuse (76%), extend (73%) or ration (30%) PPE supplies. Respondents reported that their agency accessed supplemental PPE through state/local resources (67%), private/community donations (67%), and do-it-yourself efforts (55%). One third (31%) reported that their agency was experiencing staffing shortages due to COVID-19; of these, 60% reported that shortages were due to staff infected with/quarantined due to COVID-19. Conclusion Our findings suggest that COVID-19 has presented significant challenges for palliative care and hospice agencies as they provide care to patients and families at an unprecedented rate. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

Defining Hospice and Palliative Care

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
William M. Lamers
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Hospice And Palliative Care

scholarly journals Palliative Care as Response to Suffering at End of Life

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-245
Author(s):  
Daniela Moşoiu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Spiritual Distress ◽  
History Of Development ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hospice And Palliative Care ◽  
Care System

Abstract Persons suffering from chronic and life limiting illnesses often have unrelieved symptoms such as pain, depression, fatigue, and psychosocial and spiritual distress. In Romania they are frequently left in the care of their families with little support from the health care system. It seems a paradox that those who are the sickest persons in a country find little place in the health care system. This article presents palliative care as a solution to the suffering for these patients and their families by describing the concept, models of services, its beneficiaries and benefits and presenting the history of development of hospice and palliative care worldwide and in Romania.

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