Abstract
Countries with robust palliative care programs struggle offering services to every terminal patient. It's easy to imagine how countries without a substantial program are profoundly challenged. This presentation outlines the approach to establishing a sustainable program; focusing on necessary program elements, effective use of interdisciplinary team members, and education collaboration.
Sigma Membership
Epsilon
Lead Author Affiliation
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Ecuador, International Exchange Program, Palliative Care
Recommended Citation
Quinlin, Linda M. and Schmitz, Wendy, "Growing an international palliative care exchange program: An approach that can be replicated" (2019). INRC (Congress). 294.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/294
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Growing an international palliative care exchange program: An approach that can be replicated
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Countries with robust palliative care programs struggle offering services to every terminal patient. It's easy to imagine how countries without a substantial program are profoundly challenged. This presentation outlines the approach to establishing a sustainable program; focusing on necessary program elements, effective use of interdisciplinary team members, and education collaboration.