Evidence-Based Palliative Care: Across the Lifespan
Author:   H. H. Abu-Saad (Director, Centre for Nursing Research, Maastricht University, with contributions from A Courtens)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:  

9780632058181


Pages:   172
Publication Date:   26 March 2001
Format:   Paperback
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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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Author:   H. H. Abu-Saad (Director, Centre for Nursing Research, Maastricht University, with contributions from A Courtens)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.381kg
ISBN:  

9780632058181


ISBN 10:   0632058188
Pages:   172
Publication Date:   26 March 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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.

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"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


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

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