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The aim of this paper is to explore the readiness of Canadian LTC homes for a palliative care mandate by exploring (1) efficacy for palliative care, (2) self-reported patient-centered behaviour relevant to palliative care, and (3) quality of work life at LTC homes in four Canadian provinces.
The purpose of this sub-study is to examine FCC: a) content, and b) guiding processes such as documentation and multidisciplinary staff participation using mixed methods.
The goal of this study was to examine how palliative care principles (PCP) can best be integrated in LTC is a pressing issue by exploring the tensions associated with caring for the living and dying within one care community and informing how PCP may be improved.
CONFÉRENCE POUR LES PROCHES AIDANTS LISTE DE QUESTIONS INCITATIVES Après avoir examiné le Guide de soins de confort, vous aurez peut-être des questions à poser lors de la Conférence pour les proches aidants qui suivra. Cochez les questions ci-dessous que vous souhaiteriez poser et n’hésitez pas à noter vos propres questions dans le Questionnaire du proche aidant principal ci-inclus avant la conférence.
The QPL is a list of questions designed to help the family carer in asking questions which may help them understand the process better. The QPL is a list of commonly asked questions that the family carers may wish to ask the internal facilitator during the FCC. This list is designed as a guide only and some questions may not be specific to all family carers, however it may be used as a guide of conversation for the family carer to ask questions that may not otherwise have crossed their minds, or in some cases may not be required at all. It is a companion to the Comfort Care Booklet.
Purpose of this resource: To increase the confidence and knowledge of staff caring for residents who are living and dying in Long-term Care.
Raison d’être de cette ressource : accroître l’assurance et les connaissances du personnel qui prend soin des résidants qui vivent et meurent dans des établissements de soins de longue durée.
This guide is intended for caregivers of a person whose health has been severely affected by Alzheimer’s disease or by another type of degenerative disease of the brain, such as Parkinson’s disease, the effects of multiple strokes, or even certain forms of multiple sclerosis.
Ce guide s’adresse aux proches aidants d’une personne dont l’état de santé s’est considérablement détérioré à cause de la maladie d’Alzheimer ou d’une autre maladie dégénérative du cerveau comme la maladie de Parkinson, les séquelles de multiples accidents vasculaires cérébraux ou même certaines formes de sclérose en plaques.
This pamphlet was made to help persons with Heart Failure (HF) and their families know what to expect at the end of life so they can plan ahead.
This pamphlet was made to help persons with Advanced Frailty and their families know what to expect at the end of life so they can plan ahead.
Ce dépliant a été conçu pour aider les personnes atteintes de fragilité et leurs proches à connaître les étapes de fin de vie afin de mieux planifier les soins.
The purpose of this study is to examine and compare family and staff perspectives on end-of life (EOL) care for people with dementia, as well as their family caregivers, who live in long-term care (LTC) homes. This study explored how EOL care is currently being provided to those with dementia, what facilitates the provision of care, and what challenges are experienced by staff and family caregivers.
This pamphlet was made to help persons with Dementia and their families know what to expect at the end of life so they can plan ahead.
Ce dépliant a été conçu pour aider les personnes atteintes de troubles cognitifs et leurs proches à connaître les étapes de fin de vie afin de mieux planifier les soins.
This pamphlet was made to help persons with Advanced Kidney Disease (AKD) and their families know what to expect at the end of life so they can plan ahead.
Ce dépliant a été conçu pour aider les personnes ayant une insuffisance rénale chronique et leurs proches à connaître les étapes de fin de vie afin de mieux planifier les soins.
This pamphlet was made to help persons with Advanced Lung Disease (ALD) and their families know what to expect at the end of life so they can plan ahead.
Ce dépliant a été conçu pour aider les personnes ayant une maladie pulmonaire avancée et leurs proches à connaître les étapes de fin de vie afin de mieux planifier les soins.
The purpose of this conversation guide booklet is to assist healthcare providers in facilitating conversations with residents and family caregivers; and offer guidance on how to respond to questions regarding an illness trajectory and providing a palliative approach to care.
