Accepting and supporting death in acute care is a needed first step In a three-part blog series, End-of-Life Care Nurse Practitioner Jeanette Lacey provides insight into her role in improving the quality of care and support to those who die in... Read more... 16/06/2021 | Health Professionals | Acute Care Tags: End-of-Life Care | End-of-Life Essentials Views: 963
A new quality of life instrument for aged care Quality of life is an important outcome in aged care where curative treatments may no longer be the main focus. Research Fellow Dr Claire Hutchinson discusses a three year... Read more... 10/06/2021 | Health Professionals | Residential Aged Care Tags: Research Views: 914
Supporting independence and quality of life for people with dementia at the end of life Dementia is one of the leading causes of death in Australia. Occupational Therapist and Associate Professor Kate Laver discusses how can we improve quality of life and maintain... Read more... 1/06/2021 | Health Professionals | Allied Health Tags: Dementia Views: 1254
palliAGED Introductory modules for aged care nurses – a gateway to core business Aged care training will need to include capacity for palliative care with its focus on quality of life and support for the person and their families. CareSearch Senior Research... Read more... 20/05/2021 | Health Professionals | Residential Aged Care Tags: Education and training | palliAGED Views: 987