palliative care Flashcards
what makes quality palliative care
consider emotional, cultural, family, team concerns
consider physical
2 resources for palliative care in BC
Victoria and BC palliative care society
outcome measures for palliative care
palliative performance scale
SPICT
TUG, ADL’s
Cognitive assessments
components of the palliative performance scale
ambulation, self care, intake, conscious level
how to rate PPS
0-100%
the higher you have more longevity
when is the PPS done
every week
the whole team helps
what PPS do
estimates survival times
how does rehab help palliative care
function respiration fatigue stress education
typical areas of practice of palliative care
a palliative care unit
hospice
community
palliative care units
acute
EOL not manageable elsewhere
prognosis 3+ months, wants active not wanting comfort care
hospice
prognosis less than 3 months
no active treatment
patients could be from home or hospital
community
when being transfers from hospital to home
t/f maintaining ind is high priority in palliative
yes
what to consider for discharge planning in palliative care
DNR
home equipment
QOL (bed near window)
