2007/06/01 by Dylan Harris · 1 citation
Medicine · Psychology · #Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues #Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints #Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
paper · pdf · doi:10.1136/pgmj.2006.052936
Dementia is a progressive life limiting condition with increasing prevalence and complex needs. Palliative care needs of patients with dementia are often poorly addressed; symptoms such as pain are under treated while these patients are over subjected to burdensome interventions. Research into palliative care in dementia remains limited but recent developments together with national guidelines and policies set foundations for improving the delivery of palliative care to this group of the population.