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Title:Paliativna oskrba pri starostniku obolelemu z napredovalo obliko demence : diplomsko delo visokošolskega strokovnega študijskega programa prve bolonjske stopnje Zdravstvena nega
Authors:ID Vidal, Vesna (Author)
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Language:Slovenian
Work type:Bachelor thesis/paper
Typology:2.11 - Undergraduate Thesis
Organization:UAMEU - Alma Mater Europaea University
Abstract:Paliativna oskrba starostnikov z napredovalo demenco je celosten pristop, ki ni omejen zgolj na zdravljenje simptomov, temveč vključuje medicinske, psihosocialne ter duhovne vidike oskrbe. Napredovanje bolezni postopoma vpliva na bolnikove kognitivne in telesne sposobnosti, kar otežuje komunikacijo ter sprejemanje odločitev o oskrbi. Zaradi tega postaja vnaprejšnje načrtovanje oskrbe izjemno pomembno. Raziskovalno vprašanje diplomskega dela se osredotoča na ključne pristope paliativne oskrbe starostnikov z napredovalo demenco ter na vlogo interdisciplinarnega tima in družinskih članov pri zagotavljanju kakovostne oskrbe. Analiza obstoječe literature kaže, da celosten pristop izboljšuje kakovost življenja bolnikov in hkrati zmanjšuje obremenitev njihovih oskrbovalcev. Kljub temu so dostopnost in enotne smernice paliativne oskrbe za to ranljivo skupino še vedno pomanjkljivo raziskane. Rezultati raziskave potrjujejo, da je uspešna paliativna oskrba starostnikov z demenco odvisna od zgodnjega načrtovanja, prilagojene komunikacije ter podpore svojcem in zdravstvenemu osebju. V prihodnje bi bile potrebne dodatne raziskave, ki bi prispevale k razvoju enotnih smernic in izboljšanju dostopnosti paliativne oskrbe.
Keywords:paliativna oskrba, starostniki, napredovala demenca, etična vprašanja, kakovost življenja
Place of publishing:Maribor
Place of performance:Maribor
Publisher:V. Vidal
Year of publishing:2025
Year of performance:2025
Number of pages:41 str.
PID:20.500.12556/ReVIS-12060 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:245859331 New window
UDC:616-036.8-083(043.2)
Publication date in ReVIS:18.08.2025
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Abstract:Palliative care for elderly patients with advanced dementia is not limited solely to symptom management but also includes medical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care. As the disease progresses, it gradually affects the patient's cognitive and physical abilities, making communication and decision-making regarding care increasingly challenging. Therefore, advance care planning is of paramount importance. The research question of this thesis focuses on the key approaches to palliative care for elderly patients with advanced dementia and the role of interdisciplinary teams and family members in ensuring quality care. A review of the existing literature indicates that a comprehensive approach improves patients’ quality of life while also reducing the burden on caregivers. However, access to palliative care and standardized guidelines for this vulnerable group remain insufficiently explored. The research findings confirm that successful palliative care for elderly patients with dementia depends on early planning, adapted communication, and support for both family members and healthcare professionals. Future research should focus on developing standardized guidelines and improving access to palliative care for this population.
Keywords:palliative care, dementia, interdisciplinary approach, caregiver support, quality of life


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