Palliative care training
Catriona Curry Clinical nurse facilitators mental health services for older people, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, County Down, Northern Ireland
Heather Middleton Clinical nurse facilitators mental health services for older people, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, County Down, Northern Ireland
Bob Brown Assistant director of nursing and mental health services for older people, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, County Down, Northern Ireland
Practice development proved effective in changing culture and practice in end of life care in two nursing homes. Catriona Curry, Heather Middleton and Bob Brown report
This article discusses a project that explored and addressed the palliative care education needs of staff working in two nursing homes, using a practice development framework. This has enhanced the provision of palliative care to residents in both homes, and provided ongoing training and awareness sessions for staff.
Nursing Older People.
21, 9, 18-23.
doi: 10.7748/nop2009.11.21.9.18.c7346
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