Support utilized by caregivers of terminally ill family members. Clinical implications for hospice team members.
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Biomedical subjects
J M Kirschling
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Group experience for the recently widowed. A bereavement follow-up study.
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Hospice research: the importance of program participation.
Hospice research is needed in order to understand the complex phenomena of holistic care for terminally ill persons and their families. Hospice program participation is key to future hospice research efforts. The purpose of this article is to encourage hospice programs to participate in hospice research. The discussion includes why research is done, who undertakes a research project, the role of institutional review boards in assuring rights of human subjects and potential strategies for recruitment of research subjects. The authors use their experiences with conducting hospice research to illustrate potential recruitment strategies.
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Hospice care in Japan.
Hospice care was introduced in Japan in the 1970s. There are currently an estimated 21 programs, which are primarily hospital-based. This paper provides an overview of the history, current state, and future trends of hospice care in Japan. Four programs are described, including staffing information, length of stay, and prognoses of patients. Hospice care in Japan is compared to hospice care in the United States and major differences are described. Lastly, the concept of "truth telling" is explored within the context of the Japanese culture. The discussion is based on a review of the literature and a mailed survey completed by 16 Japanese hospice programs during July 1992. The paper is in four sections: An overview of Japan. The history, current state, and future trends of hospice care in Japan. The major differences between hospice care in Japan and the United States. An exploration of "truth telling" within the context of the Japanese culture.
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