Applying research into practice: a guide to determine the next palliative home care nurse visit.

Beyond their own family caregivers, home healthcare nurses play a pivotal role in caring for those dying at home. However, deciding the timing of the next visit for these patients and their families is not straightforward. The Palliative Care: Determining Next Home Care Nurse Visit decision guide supports clinicians in their decision-making process of planning visits to most effectively meet the needs and goals of patients and families during the final months of life.