Total Pain Management
2011
Total Pain Management in Palliative Care
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Panikulam Agnes
Primary Institution: Holy Family Hospital Campus
Hypothesis
Implementing a multidisciplinary team approach improves the quality of palliative care.
Conclusion
A multidisciplinary team approach using a medico-psycho-socio-spiritual model is effective in providing holistic care to patients and families.
Supporting Evidence
- A multidisciplinary team approach addresses physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
- High level satisfaction reported by patients and families due to comprehensive care.
- Team members include doctors, nurses, counselors, and other specialists.
Takeaway
When someone is very sick, it's important to have a team of different helpers, like doctors and counselors, to take care of everything they need, not just their body.
Methodology
The study is based on 13 years of experience with a multidisciplinary team approach in palliative care.
Participant Demographics
Focus on marginalized sections of society in the national capital region of Delhi.
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