The purpose of this study was to examine acute care registered nurses'(RNs') self-reported
levels of compliance with speech-language pathologists'(SLPs') recommendations for safe …

Good communication lies at the heart of palliative care. The 'Quality of life gap'model gives a
steer to the palliative care consultation and encourages doctors, where possible, to improve …

Dysphagia is common in palliative patients and worsens quality of life. Nurses are the main
provider of dysphagia care. An audit showed poor compliance with dysphagia measures …

Incorporating essential health information on older adults into the framework of today's
clinical dysphagia practice is of essence to the patient and the practitioner. This article will …

Specialty palliative care integration has been plagued by a system-wide imbalance in
resources as the field grew quickly, with programs of varying quality, and varied responses …

There is an increasing recognition within the literature that speech-language pathologists
have a role in providing care to palliative care clients. However, few studies have examined …

Aim: From a review of the literature it is evident that the importance and maintenance of oral
health for patients with cancer is recognised as an integral part of basic nursing care and yet …

The chapters in this volume summarize the barriers to and benefits of palliative care
communication across a variety of contexts, patient and family populations, care settings …

Chronic illnesses are now the most common causes of death in the United States (1). For
many patients, medical care can slow the course of the illness and improve quality of life, but …

Within the United Kingdom, the general practitioner (GP) will manage the care of the majority
of patients with life-limiting and terminal disease. Even those patients with complex …