Nurse researchers have made big contributions in investigating the causes of diseases, pain management and quality of life during end-of-life care through evidence-based studies ranging from animal tests to the use of assessment tools. "There are lots of funding opportunities and needs for more research to better guide care," said researcher Deborah McGuire. NurseZone.com (3/11)The populations of every community are aging and becoming progressively more ill. Personal responsibility for healthcare choices in addition to having more options available will be issues for the aging and ailing baby boomers. This population will flood healthcare facilities a tremendous number of patients with end-stage organ diseases. End-of-life (EOL) preparedness and choices need to be part of the plan for many diagnosed conditions. Comfort care “refers to care that is designed to provide comfort and dignity when curative therapy is no longer appropriate. It includes the process of relieving pain and suffering, and controlling debilitating symptoms, while not preventing the patient from dying”. More research and education of the public is needed to promote the right to die with comfort and dignity.
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