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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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"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



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.

EvidenceBased Palliative Care

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    A Paperback / softback by H. H. Abu-Saad

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 26 March 2001
      ISBN-13 9780632058181
      978-0632058181
      ISBN-10 0632058188
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      Nursing and ancillary services

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "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



      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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