Palliative care in the intensive care unit: The standard of care

Palliative care in the intensive care unit: The standard of care 
AACN - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; by Clareen Wiencek, PhD, RN, ACNP, FAAN; 6/7/24
Intensive care unit–based palliative care has evolved over the past 30 years due to the efforts of clinicians, researchers, and advocates for patient-centered care. ... This article provides an overview of the current state of intensive care unit–based palliative care, examines how the barriers to such care have shifted, reviews primary and specialist palliative care, addresses the impact of COVID-19, and presents resources to help nurses and intensive care unit teams achieve optimal outcomes. [Access to the full article requires subscription or purchase of the individual article.]