How should clinicians describe hospice to patients and families?
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The hospice enrollment from the perspective of bereaved family members is described and information about hospice that would encourage patients and families to enroll sooner is identified. Clinicians may be able to facilitate more-informed and more-timely decisions about hospice enrollment by providing more information about hospice earlier in the illness course.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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The development of a rapid screen for Caregiver Burden
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A shortened screen for burden associated with caring for a patient with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is developed. With the help of Screen for Caregiver Burden (SCB), a clinician can rapidly assess the burden associated with caregiving for a person with AD.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Does hospice have a role in nursing home care at the end of life?
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Research indicates that hospice care is useful in identifying palliative care needs in nursing home populations. Implications for targeting educational efforts that will encourage early referrals is also discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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