H. H. Abu-Saad

Evidence-Based Palliative Care (eBook, PDF)

Across the Lifespan

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book describes the current state of the art in the field of palliative care in children and adults. Special emphasis is placed on addressing the efficacy and effectiveness of palliative care models, pain and symptom management, and on measuring quality of life. In addition the book evaluates current research methods in palliative care and suggests suitable alternatives. Finally the book bridges the gap between science and practice by providing the reader with the current evidence and how it can be applied in the practice setting.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley-IEEE Press
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470680322
• Artikelnr.: 38188910

Autorenporträt

H. H. Abu-Saad is the author of Evidence-Based Palliative Care: Across the Lifespan, published by Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Developments in palliative care
Models of palliative care
Evaluation of palliative care
Evaluation of palliative care services
views of home carers and health professionals
Pain and symptom management
Quality of life in palliative care
Evaluation of palliative care services
problems, pitfalls and recommendations.

Rezensionen

"Researchers in palliative care will find this book unique be they nurses or doctors. The book is easy to read and it is extremely helpful...invaluable to those working in palliative care, including practitioners, researchers and those studying for diplomas or degrees."

International Journal of Palliative Nursing