OBJECTIVES: To describe the family meeting in palliative and end-of-life care, highlighting the role of the oncology nurse. Specific strategies will be provided for pre-meeting preparation, communication, and follow-up activities. DATA SOURCES: A conceptual framework drawn from family and communication theory, and best practices from the clinical, research, nursing, and palliative care literature. CONCLUSION: Working with patients and families is complex, but the family meeting is a promising tool and a potential quality indicator in palliative care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The nurse is well positioned to participate fully in every aspect of the family meeting.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the family meeting in palliative and end-of-life care, highlighting the role of the oncology nurse. Specific strategies will be provided for pre-meeting preparation, communication, and follow-up activities. DATA SOURCES: A conceptual framework drawn from family and communication theory, and best practices from the clinical, research, nursing, and palliative care literature. CONCLUSION: Working with patients and families is complex, but the family meeting is a promising tool and a potential quality indicator in palliative care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The nurse is well positioned to participate fully in every aspect of the family meeting.
Authors: Olivia Ibañez-Masero; Inés María Carmona-Rega; María Dolores Ruiz-Fernández; Rocío Ortiz-Amo; José Cabrera-Troya; Ángela María Ortega-Galán Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2019-07-11 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Julia L Agne; Erin M Bertino; Madison Grogan; Jason Benedict; Sarah Janse; Michelle Naughton; Christine Eastep; Michael Callahan; Carolyn J Presley Journal: Palliat Med Rep Date: 2021-05-17