Browsing UW-Oshkosh Theses, Clinical Papers, and Field Projects by Subject "Terminal care"
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An Examination of end-of-life decisions in younger- and middle-aged adults
(2012-05)Previous research has found that choices about end-of-life decisions are typically not made prior to terminal diagnosis (Bomba & Sabatino, 2009). Although research has examined end-of-life decision making after receiving ... -
Experiences of oncology nurses in end-of-life care: a phenomenological study
(2009-04-10)The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of oncology nurses (ONs) in end-of-life (EOl) care. Oncology nurses often have an intimate role in assisting patients psychologically, physically and ... -
THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF HOME HOSPICE NURSES MANAGING PATIENTS WITH TERMINAL RESTLESSNESS
(2009-06)Terminal restlessness is a set of observable, unsettled behaviors at end of life. It is often described as a form of delirium and may occur in up to 85% of dying patients (Breitbart & Alici, 2008). Signs and symptoms may ...