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Improving Palliative Care Management In The Nursing Home Setting: An Interprofessional Approach, Nicholas Adam Fredette
Improving Palliative Care Management In The Nursing Home Setting: An Interprofessional Approach, Nicholas Adam Fredette
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Purpose: Current projections indicate that the number of individuals age 65 and older throughout the U.S. will reach nearly 88 million by 2050, nearly double current estimates. With the increase in older adults, an increase in persons with chronic illness requiring nursing home care is also sure to rise. Currently, roughly 1.4 million adults reside in certified nursing facilities throughout the U.S. while nearly 25% of older adults die within this setting. Palliative care, an approach aimed at improving the quality of life of patients facing life-threatening illness is one strategy utilized to help manage this population. As the quality …