Implementation of a Palliative Care Screening Tool
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Jessica Naber, RN, PhD; Lori Ballard, RN, MSN
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Palliative Care is an approach that improves the quality of life in patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illnesses. This type of care focuses on the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification, assessment, and treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual issues. Implementation of a Palliative Care screening tool is an initiative intended to improve access to Palliative Care services among patients with life-limiting illness by facilitating early referral. Three articles investigate the acceptability, reliability, and validity of a Palliative Care screening tool in various settings.
Spring Scholars Week 2019 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Implementation of a Palliative Care Screening Tool
Palliative Care is an approach that improves the quality of life in patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illnesses. This type of care focuses on the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification, assessment, and treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual issues. Implementation of a Palliative Care screening tool is an initiative intended to improve access to Palliative Care services among patients with life-limiting illness by facilitating early referral. Three articles investigate the acceptability, reliability, and validity of a Palliative Care screening tool in various settings.