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Abstract

Guidance on evidence based practice is scarce in palliative care for persons with dementia, particularly in the area of pain management. This session delineates the process involved in developing national guidance on this topic. This guidance document includes fact sheets and case studies for use by professional and lay carers.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Nicola Cornally, PhD; Alice Coffey, PhD, MEd, BA -- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland; Elizabeth Weathers, PhD, BSc, Medical University of Bahrain, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Medical University of Bahrain, Bahrain; Catherine Buckley, PhD, Northridge House Education and Research Centre, Northridge House Education and Research Centre, Cork, Ireland

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Evidence Based Guidance, Pain Assessment and Management, Palliative Care in Dementia

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

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Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Palliative care for the person with dementia: Evidence-based guidance on pain assessment and management

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Guidance on evidence based practice is scarce in palliative care for persons with dementia, particularly in the area of pain management. This session delineates the process involved in developing national guidance on this topic. This guidance document includes fact sheets and case studies for use by professional and lay carers.