End of Life 1st Edition by Lynn Keegan, Carole Ann ISBN 9780826107596

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Author: Lynn Keegan, Carole Ann

This professional clinical guide presents nursing administrators and critical care nurses in acute care agencies, nursing homes, and hospice and palliative care settings with detailed implementation strategies for accommodating dying persons and their loved ones as they make the transition from physical life. Written by nurses for nurses, the text promotes compassionate end-of-life care and provides a roadmap to changing the death experience of patients and their families into one that is peaceful, personal, and dignified. Experienced and respected nursing professionals Drs. Lynn Keegan and Carole Ann Drick have designed a text that encourages deep self-reflection and asks readers rethink the question of where and how terminally ill patients experience dying and death. Published in partnership with the Watson Science Caring Institute, this unique resource: .: Advocates the use Golden Rooms or Golden Room Centers, which are designated spaces that facilitate a private, safe, and dignified place for death. Includes anecdotal stories followed by topics for discussion called Reflective Issues of Concern. Presents various cases that require a dignified death, as well as strategies on how to provide for this dignified deat

End of Life 1st Table of contents:

Part 1: Understanding End-of-Life Care

1. Introduction to End-of-Life Care

   • Defining End-of-Life Care
   • The Concept of Death and Dying in Modern Society
   • Historical Context of End-of-Life Care

2. The Physical and Emotional Aspects of Dying

   • Understanding the Dying Process: Stages and Symptoms
   • Managing Pain and Symptoms at End of Life
   • The Role of Nurses and Healthcare Providers in End-of-Life Care
   • Emotional Responses: Grief, Loss, and Coping Mechanisms

3. Palliative Care

   • Definition and Principles of Palliative Care
   • Palliative vs. Curative Treatment
   • Pain and Symptom Management in Palliative Care
   • The Role of Palliative Care Teams

4. Hospice Care

   • What is Hospice Care?
   • Hospice Services and Eligibility
   • The Philosophy of Hospice: Comfort and Dignity
   • Hospice Care Team: Roles and Responsibilities

Part 2: Ethical and Legal Considerations

5. Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care

   • Autonomy and Patient Rights at the End of Life
   • Decision-Making: Advanced Directives, Living Wills, and DNR Orders
   • Ethical Dilemmas: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and Physician-Assisted Death
   • Navigating Family and Cultural Differences in End-of-Life Care

6. Legal Considerations at the End of Life

   • Legal Documents: Advance Directives, Powers of Attorney, and Wills
   • Legal Rights of Patients at the End of Life
   • The Role of the Healthcare Provider in Legal Decision-Making
   • Ensuring Informed Consent and Avoiding Legal Pitfalls

Part 3: Multidisciplinary Approaches to End-of-Life Care

7. Interdisciplinary Teams in End-of-Life Care

   • The Importance of an Interdisciplinary Approach
   • Key Team Members: Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains, and Therapists
   • Communication and Collaboration in End-of-Life Care
   • The Role of the Family in End-of-Life Decision Making

8. Psychological and Spiritual Support at the End of Life

   • Addressing Psychological Needs: Anxiety, Depression, and Fear of Dying
   • Providing Spiritual Care and Counseling
   • Supporting Family Members and Caregivers
   • Grief and Bereavement Support for Families

Part 4: Cultural and Social Aspects of Dying

9. Cultural Perspectives on Death and Dying

   • Cultural Beliefs and Practices Regarding Death
   • Respecting Cultural Differences in End-of-Life Care
   • The Impact of Culture on Grief and Mourning
   • Providing Culturally Sensitive End-of-Life Care

10. Social and Societal Considerations in End-of-Life Care

    • The Social Implications of Dying: Family Dynamics and Roles
    • Social Support Systems and Resources for End-of-Life Patients
    • Public Health and Policy Issues in End-of-Life Care

Part 5: Advanced Topics in End-of-Life Care

11. End-of-Life Care for Special Populations

    • End-of-Life Care for Children and Adolescents
    • End-of-Life Care for the Elderly and Individuals with Dementia
    • Addressing the Needs of Patients with Terminal Illnesses

12. End-of-Life Care in Non-Hospital Settings

    • Care at Home: Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice Services
    • Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
    • End-of-Life Care in Assisted Living and Community Settings

13. Technological Advances and End-of-Life Care

    • Role of Technology in End-of-Life Management
    • Palliative Sedation and Pain Management Technology
    • Advances in Telehealth and Remote End-of-Life Support

Part 6: The Future of End-of-Life Care

14. Current Trends and Innovations in End-of-Life Care

    • The Rise of Palliative Care Programs in Hospitals
    • Advances in Pain and Symptom Management
    • The Role of Telemedicine and Virtual Care at the End of Life
    • Ethical and Social Changes in End-of-Life Decision-Making

15. Preparing for End of Life: Professional and Personal Considerations

    • Preparing Healthcare Professionals for End-of-Life Care
    • Personal Reflection and Self-Care for Caregivers
    • Coping with Death and Developing Resilience in Healthcare Professionals

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