Hospice Palliative Care in Nepal is written in clear easy to understand language, with the Nepal Caregivers in mind. It guides you through best practices for providing care for the dying, adapting caregiving practices and includes caregiving stories from Nepal to meet the unique culture and expectations of Nepali society. Practical ways for managing common physical symptoms of the dying are explained, including: causes of common symptoms, palliative (medical) measures for treating symptoms, and comfort measures. Using this book will teach you about psychosocial issues that affect dying people...

This workbook assists nurses and caregivers in Nepal develop their hospice palliative care skills. It is a companion to the Hospice Palliative Care in Nepal textbook. Students work alone and in groups to apply theory and integrate new knowledge from the text into short answer questions, role plays, case study analysis and discussions with other students. All these activities will improve the speed that students learn the new content and are able to apply their new skills in work situations.

This book was written specifically for nursing assistants It will warmly engage you and provide you with the essential tools and knowledge to respond to the needs of the dying and their families. Filled with practical strategies, stories of caregiving, and real-life scenarios, Essentials in Hospice and Palliative Care will increase your confidence, competence and comfort in providing compassionate care for the dying.