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Issues in the development of advance directives in mental health care [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
<i>Background</i>: Interest in advance directives in mental health care is growing internationally. There is no clear universal agreement as to what such an advance directive is or how it should function.
Patrick, H.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

“We Cannot Talk as a Family”: Complexities of Survivorship Communication Among Hispanic/Latino Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer, Parents, and Clinicians

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Young adult childhood cancer survivors (YA‐CCS) have an increased risk of treatment‐related health complications throughout their lives. Lifelong survivorship care is recommended, yet many YA‐CCS experience disruptions in care during pediatric‐to‐adult transitions and do not receive recommended survivorship care.
Kevin Shanchen Pu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experiences of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors Regarding Prognostication and Advance Care Planning

open access: yes, 2010
We sought to better understand SCA survivors' beliefs about complex issues that arise in the immediate post-arrest period and explore advance care planning.
Gaieski, David F   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Identifying Patterns of Hospitalizations Among Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Population‐Based Study

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) experience more hospitalizations than the general population. We aimed to identify distinct hospitalization patterns among Queensland CCSs and the associated characteristics. Methods Cases (aged ≤14 years) diagnosed between 1995 and 2019 while residents of Queensland were identified through the ...
Hai Pham   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparisons of research trends and hot areas between China and America in advance care planning based on Web of Science and CNKI database

open access: yesHuli yanjiu, 2020
ObjectiveUsing knowledge mapping technology,to probe into the similarities and differences of the research trends in advance care planning between China and America,and to analyze the Chinese characteristics.MethodsLiteratures related to advance care ...
ZHU Tingting   +6 more
doaj  

Advances in Intervention Strategies for Advance Care Planning in Dementia Patients [PDF]

open access: yesZhongguo quanke yixue
Advance care planning aims to allow individuals to discuss their goals and preferences for future medical and nursing care with family members and medical personnel in advance when they still have decision-making ability, so that individuals can receive ...
ZHANG Xi, GUAN Chengguo, WANG Jing, XU Dingxin, ZHANG Bo
doaj   +1 more source

Advance Care Planning: Eliciting Patient Preferences for Life-Sustaining Treatment

open access: yes, 1995
Patient autonomy is a guiding principle in medical decision-making in America. This is challenging when patients become mentally incapacitated and cannot express their preferences. Advance care planning (ACP) addresses this challenge.
Cain, Kevin C.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Evidence‐Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Febrile Neutropenia: Resource‐Sensitive Recommendations for the Asian Continent

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a frequent and serious complication in children receiving cancer therapy. Standardizing FN management across Asia is challenging due to variable healthcare infrastructure, diagnostic capacity, and infection patterns; however, it could improve resource use and patient outcomes.
Joliza Patricia Cañeba   +29 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the Implementation of the Conversation Starter Kit in Long Term Care

open access: yesSAGE Open Nursing, 2021
Introduction Advance care planning can improve the quality of life for residents in long-term care homes and reduce stress for families. However, care home staff and families often lack knowledge about advance care planning, making it especially ...
Sharon Kaasalainen RN, PhD   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Broader Role for Advance Medical Planning

open access: yes, 1995
Advance planning for future illness should be broadened from medical care in the event of incompetence to all medical care for the elderly. To plan effectively, patients need an assessment of their overall medical condition: whether they are robust ...
Gillick, Muriel R.
core   +1 more source

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