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116 • The Palliative Approach ToolkitWe will ask you to reflect on the case studies of Bob and Alfredand to take note of important points. Throughout the packageyou will see these symbols:Thinking PointThinking Points indicate that you should stop andthink about the information, questions or ideas beingpresented. We encourage you to write down yourthoughts but this is not compulsory.AssessmentAt the end of this package are a series of questions that willassist you to demonstrate your understanding of the care of aresident who requires a palliative approach. You are encouragedto talk with your supervisor or education facilitator if you areunsure about anything in this package.How long will this take?We anticipate it will take you 2 hours to complete the SDLP. Thisestimate includes viewing time for the two DVDs (approximately26 minutes).Key PointKey Points highlight information or an activity thatis critical to your learning in this package.‘See, say, do, write, review’The “see, say, do, write and review” model breaks downclinical care into five key actions. Youi will see theseprompts throughout the learning package:Key PointPlease note for the purposes of this toolkit, nursewill refer to registered and enrolled nurses andcareworker will refer to personal careworkers,health careworkers and assistants-in-nursing.OK… LETS GET STARTEDSee – Recognise and assessSay – Report your assessmentDo – Manage the symptomWrite – Document your actionsReview – Evaluate and reassess as necessary
117 • Self Directed Learning Package - CareworkerSECTION 1BobIn this first section we will help you answer these questions:• What is palliative care?• What is a palliative approach and when is a resident palliative?• What is advance care planning and how can it help a resident,their family and health care staff?• What can you do to identify, report and manage dyspnoea(shortness of breath)?Key PointsBefore reading any further, watch the DVD “Suitingthe needs”. We will refer back to scenes throughoutthis first section, so you may want to take somenotes of the DVD’s key messages.While watching the DVD you were introduced to Bob and hiswife June.Case study - BobBob is a 75 year-old retired house painter. Imagine that hewas admitted to your RACF just over 12 months ago when hisbreathing deteriorated and he could not cope at home evenwith home supports.Bob has emphysema (chronic obstructive airways disease)and on rare occasions requires oxygen. He has no cognitivememory deficits and is competent to make decisions abouthis care. Careworkers need to assist him with showering.He recently was admitted to hospital when his breathingbecame very difficult. This scared him and he worries that itwill happen again.His wife June has some arthritis but is still able to liveindependently at home. She visits Bob after lunch almostevery day. Bob has one son, William who visits everytwo weeks.
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