Supporting nurses to care for our dying Despite over half of all deaths in Australia occurring in hospitals, nurses aren’t equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for someone who is dying.... Read more... 21/02/2023 | Blog | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Nurses Tags: End-of-Life Care | Nurse Views: 580
Psychosocial palliative care - patients preferences and priorities Significant levels of distress are experienced by 29-40% of palliative patients. Access to effective psychosocial interventions which reduce distress and enhance wellbeing and... Read more... 7/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Supporting Families Tags: Research | Psychosocial care Views: 598
Supportive care for carers of people with high-grade glioma Carers have a significant burden in managing the diverse physical, cognitive, and behavioural changes that can occur in people with high-grade glioma (HGG). Clinical Nurse,... Read more... 6/02/2023 | Blog | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Supporting Families Tags: Research | carers Views: 352
Unpacking stories: Death doulas in the media More people are self-identifying as Death Doulas (DDs) around the world and increasingly, have appeared in the media. Dr. Joana Liz Pimenta discusses her research into the... Read more... 14/12/2022 | Blog | Community | Dying2Learn | Patients and Carers | Supporting Families Tags: End-of-Life Care | death doula Views: 364