Hand Castings of Children With Terminal Illnesses From Cancer Can Provide Comfort to Grieving Families
J Palliat Care. 2024 Mar 14:8258597241228988. doi: 10.1177/08258597241228988. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRegistered nurses have voluntarily created hand casts for families, providing comfort during challenging moments. Hand casting moves the patient's family and nurses. As requested by parents, staff apply a quick-drying gel to sick children's hands and feet. After preparing the gel mold, alginate molding powder is poured in and hardened for many days. Parents mourn their children with great sensitivity. Every mold and hospital bedside we go to offers closure to the lost child's dying moments. A compelling benefit of a ...
Source: Journal of Palliative Care - March 14, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Yu-Ting Lin Chia-Chi Chiu Yu-Chuan Wen Tang-Her Jaing Source Type: research
Do People Prefer Home Palliative Care? A Survey Study and Assessment of Associated Factors in China
Conclusions: The research showed that attitudes toward death and other factors were associated with people's preferences for palliative care locations. More accessible and affordable community-based and home-based palliative care services should be further explored and provided.PMID:38414416 | DOI:10.1177/08258597241235449 (Source: Journal of Palliative Care)
Source: Journal of Palliative Care - February 28, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Juncheng Tong Shuaiyan Wang Jiawei Cao Source Type: research
