Transitional Palliative Care for Family Caregivers: Outcomes From a Randomized Controlled Trial

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Examines the influence of mentoring from a palliative care nurse on family caregivers in rural and medically underserved areas of three states. Analyzes adult caregivers from 2018-2022 after their care recipient who utilized inpatient palliative care was discharged from the hospital. Compares a control group who received only monthly phone calls with an intervention group who received teaching, guidance, and counseling. Discusses importance of both caregiver support and patient wellness.

Joan M. Griffin, Jay N. Mandrekar, Catherine E. Vanderboom, et al.

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 68(5), 456-466

11/2024

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Healthcare quality · Hospice and palliative care · Informal caregivers · Nurses · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention