A spider in the web: role of the palliative care nurse specialist in Uganda--an ethnographic field study.
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BACKGROUND Palliative care is not a priority in developing countries. Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU), where nurses complete a course in clinical palliative care, is considered a model for other African countries. AIM To explore the role of the palliative care nurse specialist (PCNS) in Uganda. METHODS This ethnographic field study uses observations, interviews, and group interviews. PARTICIPANTS In total, 20 participants are included in this study. RESULT The role of the palliative care nurse specialist is multifaceted. Beyond prescribing drugs, their role is to deliver holistic care. They encounter numerous challenges in their work, but they also have the possibility to improve the quality of the patient's life.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The American journal of hospice & palliative care
دوره 28 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011