Holistic Approaches in Palliative Care
Course Overview
This episode explores the foundational elements of holistic palliative care, emphasizing the importance of addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in patient care. Healthcare professionals will gain insight into assessing holistic needs, using non-pharmacological methods for pain management, and incorporating complementary therapies into care plans.
This episode focuses on the emotional, psychological, nutritional, and spiritual aspects of holistic palliative care. Listeners will gain insight into how healthcare teams can support patients and families through diverse interventions, foster meaningful connections, and address challenges in implementing holistic care practices.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the principles and benefits of holistic approaches in palliative care.
- Apply holistic assessment techniques and integrate complementary therapies into palliative care plans.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of holistic palliative care interventions.
About the Author/Presenter
Dr. Candace Pierce DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. PIERCE: strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. In her position as the Sr. Course Development Manager for Elite, she works as a project engineer with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Melissa Dorris, MSN, RN, CHPN, is a compassionate and dedicated hospice care leader with over 25 years of experience in hospice and palliative care. A Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) for the past 8 years, she brings a deep understanding of both clinical practice and leadership in end-of-life care. Throughout her career, Melissa has served in a variety of roles, including home health aide, case manager, team manager, director of nursing, hospice residence administrator, and Director of Inpatient Hospice Units. Her extensive experience and commitment to excellence have made her a trusted leader in the field. Melissa currently serves as the Hospice House Director, where she continues to advocate for high-quality, patient-centered care. Outside of her professional role, Melissa enjoys spending quality time with her children and grandchildren, finding joy and balance in family life.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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