Open AccessA narrative literature review of palliative care regarding patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Author(s) -
Igai Yasuko
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
nursing open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2054-1058
DOI - 10.1002/nop2.163
Subject(s) - palliative care , medicine , multidisciplinary approach , inclusion (mineral) , advance care planning , idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis , health care , inclusion and exclusion criteria , narrative review , curative care , family medicine , nursing , intensive care medicine , ambulatory care , psychology , lung , alternative medicine , pathology , social psychology , social science , sociology , economics , economic growth
Aim The aim of this study was to examine the reported characteristics of extant studies on palliative care for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Design Narrative review. Methods A comprehensive search of the following electronic databases in English and Japanese commenced from 2002 ‐ December 2017. Eligibility criteria was determined by the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results Nineteen articles were eligible. The characteristics of palliative care for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis were symptoms relief, start time of palliative care and palliative care needs of patients and care partners. Also, patients' education of disease management including advanced care planning and developing a palliative care system by the healthcare provider including multidisciplinary professional teams was identified. The care provided was a “care conference” and integrated palliative care was carried out in the patient's home. The majority of the studies were qualitative and retrospective in design. The palliative care system and the development of palliative care were limited.