Staff Perspectives of Barriers to Access and Delivery of Palliative Care for Persons With Dementia in Long-Term Care.

Related Articles Staff Perspectives of Barriers to Access and Delivery of Palliative Care for Persons With Dementia in Long-Term Care. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2018 08;33(5):284-291 Authors: Hill E, Savundranayagam MY, Zecevic A, Kloseck M Abstract Dementia is a syndrome that is progressive, degenerative, and terminal. The palliative care philosophy aims to maximize quality of life for the dying individual and is both beneficial for and underused with persons dying with dementia. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of long-term care staff delivering palliative care to individuals with dementia to determine how care…
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