ackground: In palliative care (PC), family caregivers (FCs) play an important role in managing patient symptoms and addressing patient needs. In end-oflife (EoL), FCs frequently experience distress that exacerbates emotional strain and complicates grieving. Training FCs to care for palliative patients should be implemented urgently, enhancing their preparation, reducing their burden, and assuring Quality of Lif...
RESUMO - Em cuidados paliativos (CP) é essencial apostar no bem-estar. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar o processo de construção e validação de conteúdo da escala de capacidade para cuidar em paliativos (ECCP). Criou-se uma lista de 58 itens que foi avaliada por profissionais e por um grupo de cuidadores em CP, com recurso à técnica de índice de validade de conteúdo e à técnica pensar alto, respetivamente. ...
This is a critical deliberation about the subject of family in the health context. This text, based mainly on 8 selected scientific articles and on the book “Family Carers in Palliative Care”, invites us to consider the concept of family in our days and the role this group plays in our society, either as individuals, carers and/or professionals. In each sub-theme you can find some deep issue because that is, in...