Nursing journal, Vol. 29 No. 3, 2024.
Stručni rad
https://doi.org/10.11608/sgnj.29.3.5
Nursing role in the process of palliative care for pediatric oncology patients
Ana Šalov
orcid.org/0009-0003-9141-5219
; studentica 1. godine diplomskog studija sestrinstva Sveučilišta u Zadru, Splitska 1, 23 000 Zadar
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* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
Despite significant advances in the treatment of malignant diseases in children, some illnesses remain incurable, and death becomes inevitable. The developmental characteristics of children and their dependence on parents require a completely different approach to care compared to adult patients. Although palliative care for adults and children is based on the same principles of alleviating suffering and focusing on quality of life, it is important to recognize the different needs of adults and children and address them appropriately. As a member of the multidisciplinary team which is with the patient 24 hours a day, the nurse plays a crucial role in recognizing the physical and emotional symptoms of the illness and managing them using various methods and tools. The diagnosis of malignant disease is extremely stressful not only for the child but also for the entire family, so the nurse involved in care must have well-developed communication skills combined with empathy to adequately provide support during the illness and after the child's death. In addition to emotional intelligence and the competencies they possess, nurses need to keep up with time to deliver high-quality care using the latest guidelines and technologies in their workplace.
Ključne riječi
palliative care; nurse; distressing symptoms
Hrčak ID:
323535
URI
Datum izdavanja:
16.12.2024.
Posjeta: 124 *