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The effect of policy on end-of-life care practice within nursing care homes: A systematic review.

Authors :
Kinley, Julie
Froggatt, Katherine
Bennett, Michael I
Source :
Palliative Medicine; Mar2013, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p209-220, 12p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents the systematic review of the effect of implementing end of life care policy within nursing care homes. It is mentioned that the aim of this article is to identify the impact of this policy. The study shows the result that improvements are occurred in resident outcomes in relation with staff recognition, and meeting residents' needs for end of life care. It concludes that limited evidence on improved outcomes is obtained.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02692163
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Palliative Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85849027
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216311432899