Three mental health approaches with potential relevance to rural Canada were reviewed:
telepsychiatry, integrated mental health models, and community-based approaches. These …

An aging population requires that nurses in all areas of practice be knowledgeable about
high-quality palliative care. The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize the …

Communication is imperative for end-of-life decision-making; however, descriptions of key
strategies used by nurses are missing. A phenomenological approach was used to interpret …

Background People living in rural and remote locations are disadvantaged in accessing
palliative care. This can be attributed to several factors including the role diversity and the …

Background 'Most patients want to die at home'is a familiar statement in palliative care. The
rate of home deaths is therefore often used as a success criterion. However, providing …

The anticipated death of a child or young person is a relatively rare occurrence in the
Western world. Many families receive support from children's health-care services until the …

Background A continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSCI) delivered via syringe pump is a
method of drug administration used to maintain symptom control when a patient is no longer …

Although providing direct care to residents with dementia, long-term care (LTC) home staff of
registered nurses', registered practical nurses', and personal support workers' involvement …

Background As home is a site where gendered attitudes, beliefs, and practices are
reproduced, it is imperative that policies and practices promote gender equity in end-of-life …

Navigators help rural older adults with advanced illness and their families connect to
needed resources, information, and people to improve their quality of life. This article …