Gwandalan: Supporting Palliative Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Spirituality plays an important role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture with many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people possessing strong beliefs about the existence of life beyond the physical realm. Life and death are viewed as a continuous cycle from birth to …
This presentation gives an overview of the advantages and complexities of conducting research in residential aged care settings. This presentation includes a discussion about: ethics and informed consent, strategies for maintaining good relationships with research partners on site and the benefits for residential aged care facilities when involved in research. The content will draw on …
For palliative care nurses. This biennial conference brings together Australian and New Zealand nurses with an interest in delivering high quality, contemporary palliative care. In 2022 the conference will be delivered in a virtual format over 4 days from 1 - 4 May. Abstracts are open until 4 February and early bird rates are available …
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This is an introductory 2 day program. This course focuses on the care of patients in the palliative care setting. Topics include Models of care, communication, Adolescent & Young Adult and Palliative care, moral distress, symptom management, dying at home, challenging issues at end of life, voluntary assisted dying, care of the deceased patient and …
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This webinar will describe what is known from the research about how trauma presents in older adults and those with dementia, provide practical advice for delivering trauma-focussed treatments, and discuss adaptations to therapy that may be required for this population. Attendees will gain pragmatic skills in assessing and responding to trauma-related needs. More than 70% …
Join us as we hear international speakers share experiences and discuss the role of palliative care in a time of humanitarian crisis For further information and registration: Webinar Registration - Zoom