# Book Details
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Symptom Management of Spiritual Suffering in Pediatric Palliative Care
Terrah L. Foster, PhD, RN, CPNP , Cynthia J. Bell, PhD, RN , Mary Jo Gilmer, PhD, MBA, RN-BC, FAAN
Publisher: Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing
Year: 2012, Pages. 7, 

This article highlights the nursing role in assessing and managing symptoms of spiritual suffering in children living with life-threatening conditions. The complexity of spiritual suffering in the pediatric palliative care population emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary team approach and the integral role of the nurse in providing spiritual support at end of life.

142

The Family Handbook of Hospice Care
Publisher: Fairview Press, Minneapolis
Year: 1999, Pages. 130, 

The basic message of this book and of the hospice approach of compassionate care for the dying is two fold: "Caregiving may be the hardest thing you will ever do," the authors state. "Even so, most people who have done it say the challenge is worthwhile."

143

The IAHPC Manual of Palliative Care 2nd Edition
Derek Doyle OBE, DSc, MD, FRCSE, FRCP (Lond & Edin) & FRCGP, Roger Woodruff MBBS, FRACP & FAChPM
Publisher: IAHPC Press
Year: 2008, Pages. 150, ISBN 0-9758525-1-5

The IAHPC is conscious of the fact that in many countries palliative care textbooks and practice manuals are expensive or difficult to obtain. The IAHPC offers this Manual in the hope that doctors and nurses worldwide will find the information in it helpful, will feel free to download

144

The Palliative Care Handbook - A Good Practice Guide
Publisher: Wessex Palliative Physicians
Year: 2019, Pages. 107, 

The aim of future or advance care planning (ACP) is to establish what matters most to the patient in order to plan and give the care that suits them best. This might range from rehoming a beloved pet to concern for their family, wishes for organ donation or a fear of dying in pain.

145

The Palliative care Team Competences Necessary for its Success and Factors that Influence the Team Functionality
Year: 2012, Pages. 72, Annika Tetrault

The aim of this thesis was to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge about palliative care teams and the competences and factors that influence the success and functionality of the team. The results of this study point to communication, education, morals, and responsibility as important competences of palliative care staff.

146

The Process of Dying
Publisher: Palliative Care Victoria
Year: 2018, Pages. 6, 

Dying is a natural part of life. All of us will die one day. As with birth, it helps to prepare for the experiences of dying and death. The following information may be useful for the person who is dying, their family and carers.

147

Tools to Support Earlier Identification for Palliative Care
Publisher: Ontario Palliative Care Network
Year: 2019, Pages. 17, 

This document provides guidance on preferred identification tools and suggested assessment tools for all health care sectors along with implementation considerations. The tools can be used in various health care settings including primary care, home & community care, acute care and long-term care. The document can be used by system planners, Regional Palliative Care Networks (RPCNs), provider agencies and hospitals to guide the selection of identification and assessment tools when implementing earlier identification initiatives

148

Training Manual for Doctors and Nurses Under National Programme for Palliative Care - Facilitator Guide
Publisher: The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi
Year: 2017, Pages. 196, 

Training manual for doctors and nurses under National Programme for ... 'Palliative Care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients, Supported by World Health Organization, Country Office for India and Developed under WHO-GoI Collaborative Activities for Biennium 2016-17

149

Transitions in Care for Patients with Brain Tumors: Palliative and Hospice Care
Michael Cohn, PhD, Brook Calton, MD, Susan Chang, MD, Margaretta Page RN, MS
Publisher: The Regents of the University of California
Year: 2014, Pages. 20, 

The goal of this handbook is to provide an overview of what a patient and his/her family and caregivers may expect when facing a progressive, life-threatening brain tumor. This handbook is specifically focused on providing effective care at home and at the end of life.

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Triggers for palliative care
Year: June 2015, Pages. 44, 

Improving access to care for people with diseases other than cancer This report explores the evidence around access to palliative care for people with terminal illnesses other than cancer. It also uses existing evidence to identify factors which trigger palliative care referrals for people with these conditions.