Family involvement in End-of-life hospital care

Article Abstract:

An examination whether the end of life treatment provided to hospitalized patients differed from those having a family member present at death and those who did not is presented. It was observed that the presence of a family member at death appeared to be an indirect measure of family involvement during patients' hospitalization and reduced the use of technology and increases the use of comfort care as patients die.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Hospitalization, Hospital care, Family services

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Urban-rural differences in a memory disorders clinical population

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This article examines differences in patient characteristics and family perceptions of symptoms in rural and urban clinics for memory disorders. Findings indicate that urban patients are more educated and more likely to live in facilities than rural patients while urban families are generally more sensitive to patient symptoms.

Social aspects, Statistical Data Included, City and town life, Urban life, Memory disorders in old age, Rural families, Geriatric memory disorders

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Caregiver-specific outcomes in antidementia clinical drug trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Article Abstract:

A study determining the range of caregiver-specific outcomes and approaches, within antidementia drug trials, and also to quantify the effects of cholinesterase inhibitors on burden and active time use of caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease, is presented.

Management dynamics, Management, Usage, Caregivers, Company business management, Cholinesterase inhibitors

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