Pain & Palliative & Supporting Services
Overview
Pain and palliative care, along with supporting services, focus on providing comprehensive care to individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses. The goal is to alleviate suffering, improve quality of life, and support patients and their loved ones throughout the illness trajectory.
Pain Management:
- Assessment and diagnosis of pain
- Development of personalized pain management plans
- Pharmacological interventions (e.g., analgesics, adjuvant therapies)
- Non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., physical therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy)
- Interventional procedures (e.g., nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation)
Palliative Care:
- Comprehensive assessment and care planning
- Symptom management (e.g., pain, nausea, breathlessness)
- Psychological and emotional support
- Spiritual care and support
- Advance care planning and end-of-life care
Supporting Services:
- Psychological Support: Counseling, therapy, and emotional support for patients and their families.
- Social Support: Assistance with practical needs, such as transportation, housing, and financial support.
- Spiritual Support: Chaplaincy services, spiritual counseling, and support for patients' spiritual needs.
- Nutrition and Dietetics: Personalized nutrition counseling and support to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy: Services to maintain or improve physical function, mobility, and independence.
- Respite Care: Temporary relief for caregivers, providing a break from caregiving responsibilities.
- Bereavement Support: Counseling and support for families and caregivers after the loss of a loved one.
