Journal of Patient Care

Abstract

Integrated Palliative Care Model for Comprehensive Patient Care

Samson Rebecca*

Death is one of the harsh realities of life. It can occur in a variety of ways. Palliative care is given to patients experiencing a life limiting condition due to disease. Such people experience extreme symptoms that include physical, spiritual and psychosocial suffering. Palliative care aims to prevent and manage these symptoms while optimizing the quality of life throughout the dying process. Physical pain, psychological distress and lack of support that are faced by end of life patients require the services of a multidisciplinary team working in a variety of settings. An integrated model of palliative care delivery can help to achieve holistic palliation, peaceful death, retention of family stability and support through bereavement.

Published Date: 2024-08-29; Received Date: 2020-07-31