9 Recognizing Existential Suffering and Spiritual Needs and Providing Appropriate Support In addressing the spiritual needs of patients and families, hospice nurses work closely with the families’ spiritual leader, hospice…
5 Establishing Goals of Care Hospice nurses are experts at supporting patients and their families during the transition from curative care to end-of-life care. They partner with families to ensure…
3 Hospice Philosophy and the Role of the Nurse The original Christian perspective that Sanders infused into hospice work ensured that each life was valued until its natural end and…
1 The Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care Hospice care has evolved over the past several decades and has always incorporated palliative care interventions. However, palliative care has taken on…
Splint entitled Splint figure Functions of the splint Repaired flexor tendons of the hand Controlled active flexor splint Figure 18.1 A controlled active flexor tendon splint is used to allow early…
Fig. 23.1 Tobii EyeMobile on Windows 8 Pro tablet supported in an upright position on Daessy C-shaped desktop stand. © 2012 Daedalus Technologies, Inc. Tobii Gaze Selection interface is displayed…
Fig. 59.1 The process of development of human welfare and improvement of quality of life (QOL) using horticulture therapy Method Candidates for the Intervention HT is applicable for a wide…
Fig. 24.1 Sloping walkways that are integrated into landscape and have well-defined edges (e.g., low walls and planters). These enable all users to get to the entrance in the same…
Fig. 19.1 Use of kinesio tape to promote function while improving resting position following superficial dermal burn to palm and fingers Burn scar contractures are defined as an impairment caused…
Fig. 14.1 Modular seating and a moulded wheelchair Fig. 14.2 Night-time positioning equipment (‘sleep system’)—supine position Purpose The aim is to correct, maintain or compensate for a destructive body posture…
