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difference between conventional, and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM); what happens when you put together conventional w CAM therapies

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conventional = healthcare system (MD, OD, PTs, psychs, nurses, etc)
CAM = adjuncts; stuff that might have proven/questionable evidence for their use
- complementary = additional
- alternative = in place

integrative medicine

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other terms for conventional medicines

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western/allopathic

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chemo vs rad therapy

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chemo - delivered intravenously; systemic treatment that targets rapidly dividing cells (hallmark of cancer cells) but it also affects other rapidly dividing cells throughout the body (e.g., hair follicles, GI tract, bone marrow); metastasized cell
rad therapy - radiation focused on a specific area in the body; mostly has side-effects for region/s near cancer cell site; for cancer cells that havent metastasized, earlier stages of cancer

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if experiencing: anxiety
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hypnosis, massage, meditation, music therapy, relaxation techniques

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(integrative med)
if experiencing: fatigue
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exercise, massage, relaxation techniques, yoga

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(integrative med)
if experiencing: nausea and vomiting
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acupuncture, aromatherapy, music therapy, hypnosis

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(integrative med)
if experiencing: pain
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acupuncture, aromatherapy, music therapy, hypnosis, massage

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if experiencing: sleep problems
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CBT, exercise, yoga, relaxation technique

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(integrative med)
if experiencing: stress
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aromatherapy, tai chi, yoga, relaxation techniques, meditation, exercise, massage, hypnosis, music therapy

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difference of palliative care and hospice

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palliative care = supportive care; may help with effects from condition and/or treatment; multidisciplinary symptom mgmt (esp. prescribed for conditions w great sx. burden)
hospice care = end-of-life care, focused on comfort and raising pt.’s QoL rather than extending life

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compression of morbidity types describe

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what it is - what it does for the pt.
1. present morbidity
- gets sick + no intervention; disease will run its course
2. life extension
- with current medical options, life is extended; pt. also carries the disease for longer
3. shift to the right
- pt. practices healthy habits when they were younger (e.g., good diet, exercise) so start of disease shifts to right/starts later in life, and they live a longer life
4. compression of morbidity
- sickness starts relatively later bc of healthy habits but pt. opts for natural course of disease = aka dying earlier but better QoL

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when does palliative care start

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it can start along with diagnosis and treatment

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hospice duration

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~6mos or less -> death
can still get hospice tx even if you have years left to live

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bereavement

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period after death

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describe the multidimensional nature of pain (what other dimensions/disciplines are involved during care?)

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physical, social, psychological, spiritual

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[EXAM] types of pain and differentiate

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nociceptive - nociceptive stimuli; source can usually be identified (fully relieved by narcotics/analgesics)
- somatic
- can usually be localized; tends to originate from superficial nociceptors
- visceral
- inflammation; hard to localize but there is a reference area, diffuse discomfort

neuropathic pain - associated with issues in CNS (chronic pain = central sensitization)
- nerve damage symptoms (sensory/motor impairments)
- only partially relieved by narcotics; anticonvulsants/depressants may be indicated depending on pain severity

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levels of pharmacological interventions and their characteristics

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1: MILD (non-opioid)
- acetaminophen, NSAIDs
- VRS = 1-3/10
2: MODERATE (opioid)
- addictive; only given for moderate-severe pain
- VRS = 4-6/10
3: SEVERE (opioid)
- VRS = 7-10/10
* adjuvant
- analgesics; usually target different dimensions of pain (e.g., comorbidities)
- antidepressants, anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, local anesthetics, and calcium channel blockers

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palliative sedation mechanism and effects

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given when terminally ill patients suffer from intractable or unendurable pain and management measures have little to no affect in alleviating the pain experience
- using sedatives to induce reduced levels of consciousness so that pt. experiences less pain
- side effect is that: the more pt is sedated, the more their respiratory system is depressed; eventually this leads to death

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describe the line of morbidity, disability, and mortality

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morbidity occurs first, followed by disability, ends in mortality ; d/t new technology the distance between morbidity and mortality is increasing bc there are more life-prolonging procedures

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the ethical issue behind life-prolonging procedures

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do these procedures prolong life and maintain QoL or do they just delay death?

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good death concept (3 things)

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  • comfortable / free of discomfort
  • around family
  • in the environment you want
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(focus, what is it not?) hospice care

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cure, not care
often done at home or in nursing home

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interdisciplinary hospice care team

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physician, nurses, consultative professionals (PTs here), chaplains/spiritual leader, volunteers, home health aides, social workers/psychs

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what do PTs do in hospice care? (3) give examples

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  1. reduce pain
  2. optimize/improve remaining function
  3. enhance QoL

ex.: modalities, improve sleep and respiratory fx., reduce need for analgesics; energy efficiency/conservation pt educ. for pt. and family

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models of therapy
rehab light - performing light exercises while not depleting energy rehab in reverse - pt. gets progressively weaker so rehab activities get progressively lighter to accommodate decreasing ability case management - working with interdisciplinary hospice care team
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specific tactics that PT can do in hospice care
1. comfort care measures - MLD to prevent edema - therapeutic techniques (neurodevelopmental techniques; e.g., holding, rocking) to provide comfort - ROM exercises to optimize movement - pt. education regarding falls prevention (physically ability vs wanting to get out of bed) - non pharm measures for pain mgmt (rocking, tens) 2. adaptive equipment and environment - optimize environment to help with movement (e.g., trapeze, bedside commode) - energy conservation techniques 3. exercise - to achieve functional goals, not just a way to spend time
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describe progressive changes in terminal phase
month 6 - fxn is kinda fine; can ambulate, had some side effects from curative tx - denial, anger month 5 - physical weakness and weight loss - depression & anxiety month 4 - body is starting to fail - loss of appetite - hospice provides counselors to help w process month 3 - beginning to withdraw - pt. accepts theyre going to die/terminal disease month 2 - increasing withdrawal - sx. and pain increase - may be bedridden at this point month 1 - no appetite, care relies entirely on caregivers - completely withdrawn; only close loved ones can interact w them
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pain at the end of life
the main focus of hospice care process is to make sure there is as little pain as possible towards the end of life; comfort measures for pain mgmt, eventually palliative sedation that leads to death
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other s&s at end-of-life (3)
delirium, fever, dryness of eyes and lips
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delirium
MOST COMMON neuropsychiatric condition at the end of life - global CEREBRAL dysfunction: disordered attention, awareness, cognition; may see visions - stressful for pt. and caregivers - seeing visions of dead family members - difficult to initiate meaningful interaction
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fever
- source isn't looked for; invasive procedures are avoided bc comfort measures are focused on (pt.'s body may be adversely affected by getting culture samples) - may be d/t chemo/rad therapy or infection - measures to manage sx.
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dryness of eyes and lips
- eyewash , viscine - mouthwash
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as the distance between morbidity and mortality grows,
it begs the question of prolonging life or delaying death; because would you rather a violent death, a "longer life" stuck in a hospital, or a death at home surrounded by loved ones?
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legal and ethical issues in end of life care
1: right to die 2. palliative sedation 3. CV implants 4. advanced directives
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right to die/self-determination
- physician aid in dying (PAD) or assisted euthanasia; giving pt. injection/certain amount of drugs (md provides means for pt to kill themselves)
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palliative sedation
different from assisted euthanasia; palliative sedation is to alleviate pain, its effects however can lead to death while euthanasia is done to kill the pt. because they want to
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CV implants
ex. pacemaker - pt.'s choice if they want to stop it or have a directive to cut the machine at a certain point - autonomy vs. non-maleficence/beneficence - respecting the pt. free will or doing no harm
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advanced directives
- pt.s can make this while theyre still alive - living will, DNR/DNAR, DPOA, organ donor card, etc. - living will: made before pt dies with instructions on what to do after their death - dpoa (durable power of attorney): made before death with power to a representative/s for decision-making on what to do after pt. dies
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circumstantial vs developmental loss
circumstantial loss - happens out of nowhere; e.g., sudden death, fire, divorce, etc. dev'tal loss - comes with expected milestones/stage in life; e.g., kids moving out, retirement, death
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stages of grief (pioneer of model and stages)
elisabeth kubler-ross DABDA - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
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“keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret” (Random House, 2017)
grief
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difference between clinical death, brain death, and persistent vegetative state
clinical death - heart stops beating, lungs stop oxygenating blood brain death - 3 signs: coma, apnea, absence of brainstem reflexes persistent vegetative state - complex processes are absent and they can't survive without life support but primal functions (e.g., breathing, blinking, swallowing) are present
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what are the last hours of life called; duration
active dying - 24 hours
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s&s when death is near
Pain Delirium Anxiety/restlessness Dysphagia Weakness/fatigue Dyspnea Myoclonus Pressure injuries Incontinence Anorexia/nausea/vomiting
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Arnold van Gennep, French folklorist, - model on rites of passage
separation -> transition, reintegration
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steps for coping with grief (6)
Recognition of loss Reaction to the loss (grief, sadness) Recollection of deceased and memories Relinquishing of ties/attachment Readjustment of relationships, roles, etc bc deceased is gone Reinvesting into new relationships, experiences
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purpose of rites of passage (4)
- provide social support - restore bereaved to society - outline cultural obligations - set limitations to formal mourning rituals help with transition
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"last offices" or "laying out"
preparing the body before mortician gets; nurses usually do this
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complicated grief (DSM-V)
- prolonged grief (6+ months) - intense longing or yearning for the deceased - struggle with everyday tasks, form meaningful connections, etc. - recurrent intrusive and distressing thoughts
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risk factors for complicated grief
- sudden, pediatric, violent/MVA death - disenfranchised mourners - low socioeconomic status - existing depression/anxiety - death away from loved ones
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personal grief (as health professionals)
Professional loneliness Loss of professional meaning Cynicism Helplessness Hopelessness Frustration Anger Depression Burnout
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coping mechanisms for personal grief
prayer/meditation, exercise, writing, calling to family members/other clinicians, attending funerals and memorials

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