Dementia syndrome is common and expected to increase significantly among older people
and characterized by the loss of cognitive, psychological and physical functions. Palliative …

Background The acute nature of COVID-19 and its effects on society in terms of social
distancing and quarantine regulations affect the provision of palliative care for people with …

Aims and objectives To describe nurses' experiences of palliative care for older people with
advanced dementia living in residential aged care units. Background Dementia is a global …

A team from the Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) at the London School of
Economics and Political Science (LSE) was commissioned by Marie Curie to explore the …

People with dementia often fail to receive palliative care, despite increased recognition of
their need and eligibility for such care. The aims of this study were to assess the barriers …

Background: People with dementia do not always receive good quality end-of-life care, with
undertreated pain, aggressive medical interventions and limited access to hospice care …

Although numerous studies have been conducted previously on the needs of cancer
patients at the end of their life, there is a lack of studies focused on older patients with non …

Background In order to provide improved care provision, integrated care services are being
developed. However, little is known about how people living with dementia, their families …

Background Nursing staff caring for people with dementia have a crucial role in addressing
palliative care needs and identifying changes in health status. Palliative care for people with …

Background Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative life-limiting disease. The
international literature indicates that patients with advanced dementia can benefit from …