Los cuidados de enfermería al paciente terminal en su domicilio

Abstract

MAIN OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to recognise the importance of the nursing care of terminal outpatients being treated at home. METHODOLOGY: Information has been obtained from several official WebPages, magazines and related database during a six-month period (December 2015 to May 2016). ARGUMENTATION: Palliative care are aimed at terminally ill patients in order to improve their quality of life and that of their families. These should be applied progressively as the disease advances. The nursing staff provides integral attention to them and orients the families in the actions to be taken so that the last days of these people can be good and their needs can be met while also being cognizant of the expense this would mean for the hospital and the social security system. One of the main conflicts that arise in the home is the family claudication, which is avoided by providing suitable care to the family. CONCLUSIONS: It goes without saying that, most patients all over the world would opt for spending their last days at their homes, surrounded by their beloved ones. It is more human and natural than being in a hospital.