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TOPIC – END OF LIFE CARE
INTRODUCTION
• Every year more than half a millions die and most of these deaths
occurs in hospitals.
• Some deaths occur suddenly, the majority of deaths occur after a
period of chronic illness, with three quarters of all deaths being
expected.
• During this time people often require ongoing care which may include
end of life care .
END OF LIFE : WHAT IS IT?
• Final stage of life when death is imminent
• Unpredictable
• May last minutes , hours or weeks
• End of life care refers of physical,
psychosocial and spiritual care provided to
the patients, and their families
• Care addresses issues related to death and
dying .
Goals of End- of -Life Care
• Prevent or relieve suffering
• Provide comfort and support
• Maintain human dignity
• Respect patient’s wishes and desires
• Improve quality of life
• Provide emotional support
CARE INTERRELATIONSHIPS
PALLIATIVE
CARE
• Focus on improvingquality of life
for patient’s and families.
• Providedduring any stage of life –
limiting illness ; acute ,chronic or
terminal.
PALLIATIVE PROGRAMS ALSO
INCLUDE:
• Relief of physical suffering
• Care of emotional needs
• Bereavement support
• Curative and life- prolonging treatments
• Interdisciplinary teams including
physicians,nurses,social workers, pharmacists and
physical and occupational therapists.
HOSPICE CARE
Palliative Care Programs Vs Hospice
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF
DYING
As a person enters the final stage
of the dying process, the body
begins the final process of shutting
down , which will end when all the
physical systems cease to function.
Clinical Manifestation
Nursing Diagnosis: Comfort Care
EVALUATION
• Pain control
• Comfort
• Psychosocial support
• Peace

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nursing foundation end of life care

  • 1. TOPIC – END OF LIFE CARE
  • 2. INTRODUCTION • Every year more than half a millions die and most of these deaths occurs in hospitals. • Some deaths occur suddenly, the majority of deaths occur after a period of chronic illness, with three quarters of all deaths being expected. • During this time people often require ongoing care which may include end of life care .
  • 3. END OF LIFE : WHAT IS IT? • Final stage of life when death is imminent • Unpredictable • May last minutes , hours or weeks • End of life care refers of physical, psychosocial and spiritual care provided to the patients, and their families • Care addresses issues related to death and dying .
  • 4. Goals of End- of -Life Care • Prevent or relieve suffering • Provide comfort and support • Maintain human dignity • Respect patient’s wishes and desires • Improve quality of life • Provide emotional support
  • 6. PALLIATIVE CARE • Focus on improvingquality of life for patient’s and families. • Providedduring any stage of life – limiting illness ; acute ,chronic or terminal. PALLIATIVE PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE: • Relief of physical suffering • Care of emotional needs • Bereavement support • Curative and life- prolonging treatments • Interdisciplinary teams including physicians,nurses,social workers, pharmacists and physical and occupational therapists.
  • 9. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DYING As a person enters the final stage of the dying process, the body begins the final process of shutting down , which will end when all the physical systems cease to function.
  • 11.
  • 12.
  • 14.
  • 15.
  • 16. EVALUATION • Pain control • Comfort • Psychosocial support • Peace