a. This article refers to the global population data related to the prevalence and incidence of dementia. How many people in Australia are estimated to have dementia currently? How is that number expected to change in the coming years? What will this mean for the provision of palliative and end-of-life care?
b. A key finding in this article is that there is a need for specialised knowledge and skills in palliative and end-of-life care for people with dementia. Identify and explain three key areas of knowledge and skills in palliative and end-of-life care for people with dementia. Why are they important?
c. The authors of this article found that teamwork is a critical feature of palliative and endof-life care for people with dementia. With reference to the NMBA Registered nurse standards for practice, explain how the Registered Nurse can contribute to multidisciplinary teamwork in providing palliative and end-of-life care. What specific issues might arise in caring for people with dementia that teamwork might be able to address?
d. The nurses in this study identify the importance of ‘a caring relationship with the older person’ (p.3841). With reference to the NMBA Registered nurse standards for practice, explore the therapeutic relationship with any person who requires palliative and end-of life care. In what ways is the therapeutic relationship important?
