Publications by authors named "D J Drain"
Implementing palliative and end of life care for people with dementia.
Nurs Older People
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Dementia leads to memory loss, behavioral changes, and a decline in cognitive, social, and physical functions, and is classified as a life-limiting palliative condition upon diagnosis.
- - There is a lack of awareness among the public and healthcare professionals about the realities of dying from or with dementia, highlighting the importance of recognizing the need for palliative care early.
- - The article emphasizes key factors for effective palliative dementia care including prognostication, advance care planning, staff training, and collaboration with specialized care teams, illustrated through a fictional case study.
Child care providers, including family child care (FCC) providers, are viewed as trusted sources of information for the parents and families they serve, and their vaccine behavior has been shown to be associated with parent beliefs and behaviors. This study sought to describe the COVID-19 vaccine behaviors and attitudes among FCC providers in Delaware. An online survey was distributed to all licensed FCC providers ( = 541) in September 2021.
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