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End-of-Life Care, 2005.
This paper discusses cultural issues in end-of-life care.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 19 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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This paper explains that, in this age of increased social diversity, the cultural aspects of end-of-life care have become increasingly important in the nursing profession; however, the cultural problems of extended life care through artificial means complicate this issue. The author points out that disparities in cultural backgrounds between patient and health care workers may become a problematic area. The paper relates that a strong cultural component of end-of-life nursing care is understanding the implications of spiritual and religious issues.
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"End-of life care nursing requirements are in themselves complex and an area in which more research is required. The research in palliative care has over the last decade focused on a holistic approach to the issue. This refers to care strategies that include the wider context of the patient's life; such as social, psychological and spiritual needs. More recently research in these areas have been extended to include an even wider range of contextual issues and a greater focus on the sensitive dynamics that culture plays in this form of nursing care."
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Religion and Spirituality in End-of-life Care, 2006.
A discussion regarding the role of religion and spirituality in treatment interventions and outcomes for patients receiving end-of-life care.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper focuses on one of the most common coping mechanisms that terminal patients turn to as they experience end-of-life care: subsistence to religion and spirituality. This paper reviews a research proposal developed to effectively demonstrate the presence and occurrence of religion and spirituality among patients receiving end-of-life care, as well as determine the nature and dynamics of this concept from the perspective of the patients.
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Introduction
Statement of Problem/Objectives
Review of Relevant Literature
Definition of Terms
Methodology
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"In the practice of EOL care, it is inevitable that patients would discuss their situation with their caregivers, an occurrence that must be prepared for by the caregivers themselves. Most often, discussion of patients' situations are discussed with philosophical and reflective analyses, an approach that is commonly synonymous with religion and spirituality. As defined in the first section of this chapter, religion and spirituality operate on different dimensions: religion is primarily community-centered and shared among individuals, while spirituality, although a concept that can be expressed and shared, is mainly a feeling experienced by the individual, and may be shared or not shared to other people."
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End of Life Care, 2007.
This paper discusses end of life (EOL) care programs in the healthcare sector in the United States.
1,044 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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The paper examines three programs that dominate EOL care in the current healthcare sector in the US. These include the inpatient/ICU or hospital-based palliative care program, nursing homes and hospice EOL programs. The paper analyzes their efficiencies, explains the advantages and disadvantages of ICU palliative care programs and finally posits that among the three, both hospice and nursing home programs are determined as better options than the ICU program. The paper explains that this is primarily because these two programs provide the care, efficiency and satisfaction that the elderly need as they go through the end of life phase in their lives.
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"The argument for the ICU palliative programs is put forth by Imhof (2005), who recommended utilizing the ICU palliative programs provided in hospitals (hospital-based programs). EOL care services, as argued by the author, provide numerous benefits to the facility of the patient's care, that is, hospital-based programs "require limited organizational effort, pose minimal risk, and cause little disruption to the ongoing operations of the organization" (161). Apart from these advantages of the hospital's palliative programs, patients enjoy other services that come with the program, such as the provision of informational literature for the patient and his/her family, consultation services, palliative care rooms, and additional linkages with the community through collaboration with local hospice, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities and integration into the community (of the patient) (162)."
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End of Life Care, 2006.
A study of the provision of care to terminal patients.
3,725 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 70.95
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This paper studies how hospitals and, in particular nursing staff, provide care to terminal patients at the end of their lives. The paper begins by examining the current beliefs and practices concerning the end-of-life patient and his family as compared to the beliefs and practices of 100 years ago. Next, the paper assesses the concerns that patients have regarding end-of-life issues. Then the paper turns to an analysis of the policies and laws that affect nurses and physicians when they provide end-of-life care. The paper concludes with a discussion about the implications for the future of end-of-life care, particularly if patients' concerns are not adequately addressed.
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"The first component, receiving sufficient pain and symptom management, is one which has been the subject of numerous articles, books, and research studies in many countries. In an article entitled, "Dying Patients in the USA Often Suffer Too Much" (Fackleman, 11/19/02), it is reported that nearly half of the 1.6 million patients living in nursing homes suffer from untreated pain. Last Acts, a coalition of health care groups, conducted an extensive survey about end-of-life issues in all 50 of the United States and in the District of Columbia. They found that living without pain and dying with dignity were the two wishes that end-of-life patients had. Sadly, there are many instances in the U.S. and in Canada when these wishes are not granted. In an article she wrote for RN Journal of Nursing, Lisa Schiff states, "In a recent study of over 2300 nurses - most of whom worked in oncology - more than half said that their nursing education had not adequately prepared them to provide end-of-life care." (Schiff, September, 2000)."
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End Of Life Care, 2002.
Examines the important need for nurses to be involved in caring for patients who are nearing the end of their life.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 67.95
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Every person should have the right to die with dignity and as pain free as possible. Nurses confront end-of-life issues every day and understand the need for quality palliative care. The need for nurses to be leaders in palliative care is important for individuals, families, and communities.
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Quality of Life Nursing Care, 2008.
This paper discusses quality of life issues that support Canadian patients with terminal disease through a review of five articles on the topic.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 48.95
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This paper explains that, even with intervention and assessment, and to some degree intra-observer variation, quality of life may not be enough to define a patient's contentment with life when faced with end of life issues. The author points out that life-changing events and end of life issues can be so sudden that a patient and her family may find control over their lives involuntarily wrenched from them. The paper cites that the transcendence theory can be a powerful motivator to achieve health care objectives for helping bereaved patients, their families and their nurses "move on" to understanding how suffering and changes can affect new individual insights. The author relates that, in caring for the older adult, it is sometimes more understood than appreciated that they may have more complaints to attend to, more symptoms that they complain of and may even be difficult to approach. The paper then independently reviews five different articles on this topic.
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"The second article tells of the triumph of the human spirit over seemingly impossible odds (McLean, 2006). In spite of his diagnosis of terminal colon cancer, firefighter lieutenant Mark Johnston underwent surgery in spite of the bleakness of his condition. What was remarkable was the camaraderie of his fellow firefighters, who would do what seemingly meant little more than keeping vigils with him. When Mark went into relapse after rejoining his team a year after, a testament to his spirit, he dispelled the prevailing myth of the palliative care unit's reputation for admitting patients that do not get discharged. In spite of this, Mark sought admission hesitantly at first, but with the constant show of support by family and friends during his times of greatest need and pain, he was able to eventually - and dramatically - return home."
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End of Life Care, 2002.
A discussion of the different care options available for a person with a terminal illness or the elderly.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 67.95
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Every person should have the right to die with dignity and as pain free as possible. Nurses confront end-of-life issues every day and understand the need for quality palliative care. The need for nurses to be leaders in palliative care is important for individuals, families, and communities.
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Palliative Care and End-of Life Nursing, 2008.
This paper researches palliative care nursing preparation for the psychological factors of patient, family and caregivers during the end-of-life period.
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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The paper discusses the competencies necessary for nurses in providing high-quality care to patients and families of patients during the transition at the end-of-life stage of care. The paper reveals that a critical aspect of palliative care is support on the psychological level and preparing the patient and family members to cope with the factors associated with impending death. The paper emphasizes that only the nurse who possesses the stated competencies and whom has prepared the family in anticipation of the progressive stages of the disease, is capable of minimizing the experienced psychological stress for both the patient and their family members.
Outline:
Introduction
Palliative care Nursing Competencies
Correlation of End-Of-Life Factors and Psychological Stress
Summary and Conclusion
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"There was little in earlier centuries that the health care professional could actually do to help patients during the end-of life period except to attempt to ease the pain and suffering experienced by the individual however, recent research has identified specific competencies and best practices for the individual who acts as a nurse to patients during this transition period. Since people live longer in today's world and the elderly population only continues to grow, there are more people with chronic illness in need of care."
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Care at the End of Life, 2004.
This paper discusses the nursing theories of Virginia Henderson, who proposed that the nurse take a humanist view of delivering care and include within that service the element of education of both patients and families.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 24.95
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The paper explains that Henderson?s theory is extremely relevant to the care of those facing the end-of-life transition. The author believes that Henderson?s theory thoroughly addresses aspects of the interactive model of behavioral theory, but does not address the functional aspects of providing care nor the means to providing such care through technology, experience, and training. The paper stresses that, regardless of the religious background of the patient or of the professionals involved, it is important to realize that the social configuration and history of the patient will take precedence over any opinions or beliefs of the staff.
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"Take as example the case of Ms. Boyd, an eighty-two year old patient transitioning out of the intensive care unit and assigned to surgical until released. Ms. Boys was admitted during a series of heart attacks (myocardial infarctions). Because of her age and past history (she had experienced a double by-pass in 1992), the admitting physician felt the only course of action was angio-plasti. In preparation for the procedure, the cardiologist found Ms. Boyd was unable to participate. Her veins were too small (she weighed 79 pounds at admittance) and her blood pressure too low (readings were averaging 59 over 35). The final diagnosis was that the hospital, with all of its technology, knowledge and care, could no longer assist Ms. Boyd that could not be accessed through hospice services and provided in her own home. Ms. Boyd was terminal and simply waiting for a consultation with hospice providers before discharge into their care."
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Quality of Life Measures in Health Care, 2002.
Examines the political and ethical implications of using quality of life as an outcome measure in health care.
1,423 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the use of quality of life measures in health care. Topics covered include: How quality of life is determined, the criteria assessed and who determines the criteria. The political and ethical implications for patient care are also discussed. The paper concludes that despite the ethical concerns and poor quality of measurement related to quality of life indices, they are indeed being used today to make both political and clinical decisions across a wide variety of medical conditions and situations. The paper includes articles referred to in the text.
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"Several ethical issues are associated with quality of life measures, the first and most important one being whether any decisions should be made using quality of life considerations given the very serious limitations regarding data accuracy. In other words, if clinicians can't trust that they have measured what their instruments purport to measure in an accurate and stable manner, why would they even want to make any decisions using these measures as a foundation? And if they do make decisions on the basis of such measures, the question of whether such decisions are ethical or moral must be raised."
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Child Center Care Vs. Care by Family, 2007.
This paper discusses child care options and looks at the development of children who attended child care centers compared with those in family care.
3,054 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the question over who should care for children is once again being debated throughout North America, with many advocating that very young children be raised with either their mothers or a close member of the family instead of attending child care centers. The writer discusses research indicating that the poor quality of care given in existing centers throughout the United States is the reason for problems within the classroom, as children who attend these care centers are believed to have both development and social problems. The writer concludes that the important point of the debate over child care should be how to ensure quality care for children whose parents have to work, or have chosen to work, through understanding and enabling effective and positive child development and growth within center-based childcare.
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Introduction
An Overview of Child Care in the United States
Contemporary Childcare in the United States
Towards an Effective Child Care System
Conclusion
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"The changes in society over the past few decades have completely transformed the contemporary world, mainly through the consequences of warfare and the recent advancements in technology, which has also changed the lives of women. Accounting for almost half of the nation's workforce, a vast majority of them either are already mothers or will be, which means that something needs to be done about the childcare situation in America. Although center-based childcare is not, perhaps, the ideal situation for mothers and their children, most parents have little choice."
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Life Threatening Illness in an Acute Care Setting, 2002.
A discussion regarding the management of life-threatening illness and the role of the nursing profession.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 0 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper discusses how dealing with a life-threatening illness is a complex and an emotional process, often considered the most challenging and stressful event in an individual's life. By understanding how other people cope with life-threatening illnesses may help patients and their families prepare for or cope with illness. This essay reviews the phases an individual progresses through when facing illness and will present an overview of an acute health care setting for the terminal phases of illness. A review of the literature about dying in an acute setting helps delineate the limits of such a setting. The paper further discusses the role of the nursing profession and provides recommendations to improve the delivery of health care in an acute setting. Lastly, the paper presents the author's personal reason for exploring the topic.
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Health Care and Managed Care, 2002.
Shortcomings of health care with the implementation of managed care.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 17 sources, £ 105.95
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This paper discusses the shortcomings of the American health care system with the implementation of managed care. The risks and future trends in the system are looked at as well as examples of what the system has faced.
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Health Care Managed Care and Fee-For-Service Plans, 2000.
2,790 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, £ 57.95
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This paper focuses on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies.
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"There is a current climate of distrust and frustration with managed care which has led many people to question whether health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other forms of managed care really are looking out for the best interests of their patients. Managed care plans have incentives in place which reward physicians and other health service providers for providing fewer services or less costly solutions. With American society?s negative feelings toward managed care medical practices, questions about the quality of care provided by various managed care institutions have been raised. The fact that managed care enrollment has been increasing while at the same time growth in total healthcare expenditures has been declining only serves to increase the frequency of questions about the quality of healthcare provided by managed care organizations. This paper will focus on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies."
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