Development of an instrument to measure terminal restlessness

被引:9
作者
Jones, CL
King, MB
Speck, P
Kurowska, A
Tookman, AJ
机构
[1] Edenhall Marie Curie Ctr, London NW3 5N5, England
[2] Royal Free Hosp, Sch Med, Dept Psychiat, London, England
[3] Southampton Univ Hosp NHS Trust, Trust Chaplaincy Team, Southampton, Hants, England
关键词
neoplasms; neurological examination; psychomotor agitation; terminal care;
D O I
10.1191/026921698675730694
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Terminal restlessness is a clinical phenomenon that is frequently observed but poorly defined. its management is important in providing good quality palliative care. We present the development of an objective observer-rated instrument to measure terminal restlessness.
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页数:6
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