Evidence based symptom control in palliative care : systemic reviews and validated clinical practice guidelines for 15 common problems in patients with life limiting disease / edited by A.G. Lipman, K.C. Jackson, L.S. Tyler.
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TextPublication details: Binghamton, N.Y. : Haworth ; Northam : Roundhouse [distributor], 2003.Description: 247 pISBN: - 9780789010148 (pbk.) :
- 9780789010131 (hbk.) :
- 9780789010148 (Paper)
- 616.029 LIP
- R726.8 .E93 2003
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Loan | TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection | 616.029 LIP (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 215709 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Evidence-based palliative care--Anorexia and Cachexia in palliative care patients--Anxiety in palliative care patients--Bleeding problems in palliative care patients--Constipation in palliative care patients--Delirium in palliative care patients--Depression in palliative care patients--Diarrhea in palliative care patients--Dyspnea in palliative care patients--Fatigue in palliative care patients--Oral mucosal problems in palliative care patients--Nausea and vomiting in palliative care--Nutrition and hydration problems in palliative care patients--Appendices--Advances in Evidence-based information resources for clinical practice--The Cochrane collaboration and library: accessing the best evidence through systematic reviews
This reference offers guidelines for treatment that will help meet the patient's last wishes, improve the quality of life for patients & their families, & lessen physical & emotional pain. The text uses case studies & clinical research, offering innovative recomendations & suggestions for therapies.