A unitary-caring conceptual model for advanced practice nursing in palliative care.
Advanced practice nurses provide expert clinical care for patients and families experiencing chronic and terminal illnesses. However, there is no theoretical framework that guides praxis in palliative care. This article describes a unitary-caring model that transforms national standards of palliative care into a values-based praxis focused on healing and caring.
Reed
Sean M
SM
Centura Health, 1391 Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80204, USA. seanreed@centura.org
D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016294:Models, Nursing; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods