End-of-Life Challenges in Residential Aged Care Facilities: a Case for a Palliative Approach to Care

Authors

Linda Kristjanson, Edith Cowan University
Jayne Walton, Edith Cowan University
Christine Toye, Edith Cowan University

Document Type

Journal Article

Publisher

MA Healthcare Ltd

Faculty

Faculty of Computing, Health and Science

School

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine / WA Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care

RAS ID

2814

Comments

Kristjanson, L. , Walton, J. L., & Toye, C. M. (2005). End-of-life challenges in residential aged care facilities: a case for a palliative approach to care. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 11(3), 127-129. Available here

Abstract

As the speciality of palliative nursing develops, an increasing number of individuals are recognized as needing palliative care. In this overview the authors highlight the need for a palliative approach among residents of aged care facilities. Although the focus of this piece is on the Australian experience, the issues raised are of importance in many other countries.