Sharon E Bigger, Sasha Perez-Greenemeier, Schola Matovu, Sarah Cecilia Nuñez
{"title":"Respiro: A Community-Engaged Global Learning Experience for the International Development of Latino Palliative Care: Erratum.","authors":"Sharon E Bigger, Sasha Perez-Greenemeier, Schola Matovu, Sarah Cecilia Nuñez","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NJH.0000000000001266","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148801755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Palliative Care for Trauma Patients.","authors":"Sofia Wronski, Sudha Natarajan, Vanessa Battista","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001236","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001236","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trauma is a leading cause of mortality and long-term morbidity in the United States, yet palliative care remains inconsistently integrated into trauma care despite strong evidence of benefit. Palliative care advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), traditionally experienced in chronic, life-limiting illness, are uniquely positioned to address the complex and evolving needs of trauma patients despite the acute, unpredictable nature of injury. This paper argues for the routine integration of palliative care into trauma care, examines the barriers to implementation, and highlights how palliative care APRNs can play an integral role in working with trauma patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Using a longitudinal case example, this paper examines team-based and patient-specific challenges-including misconceptions about palliative care, communication barriers, time pressures, grief, symptom management, and long-term survivorship-and illustrates how APRNs can address these gaps. Integrating palliative care into trauma care reframes serious injury as a condition warranting the same holistic, person-centered approach applied to serious illness and underscores the critical leadership role of APRNs in advancing equitable, compassionate care for patients with serious injury across the continuum from recovery to death.</p>","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"154-161"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147950318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"One Teenager's Choice: Continue Life Support or Let Go.","authors":"Melissa Skoff","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001223","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001223","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":"28 4","pages":"200-201"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148334525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"HPNA Position Statement: Medical Cannabis.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001207","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001207","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":"28 4","pages":"151-153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148334469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elizabeth J Baldwin, Abigail Short, Kimberly Wehner, Ashley Zanter, Lorinda A Coombs
{"title":"Improving Access to Advance Care Planning: Integrating Nurse-Driven Advance Care Planning Follow-Up for Adult Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Patients.","authors":"Elizabeth J Baldwin, Abigail Short, Kimberly Wehner, Ashley Zanter, Lorinda A Coombs","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001193","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001193","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Allogeneic bone marrow transplant patients face significant risks of morbidity and mortality. National guidelines recommend early and frequent advance care planning (ACP) discussions to prepare patients for these risks. At University of North Carolina Medical Center, allogeneic bone marrow transplant patients receive preadmission ACP discussions but lack follow-up during inpatient care, presenting an opportunity for nurse-driven ACP follow-up. This project aimed to improve nurse-driven ACP documentation and confidence, while reducing barriers, through an educational intervention and standardized ACP protocol. Over 3 months, a pre and post intervention quality improvement project used surveys and chart audits to assess the impact of ACP training and a standardized follow-up protocol. Pre and post surveys measured changes in nurse confidence, discussion frequency, and barriers. Chart audits tracked ACP documentation. Ten registered nurses completed 3 surveys, demonstrating significant improvements in nurse confidence ( P = .002), frequency of ACP discussions ( P = .022), and documentation ( P < .001). Reported barriers decreased significantly. Chart audits confirmed improved ACP documentation, with 100% of eligible admissions receiving ACP follow-up. Educational interventions and standardized protocols may enhance nurse involvement in ACP discussions and help reduce barriers. These findings suggest that nurse-led ACP is a promising strategy, though further research is needed to optimize workflows and assess long-term sustainability.</p>","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"175-181"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145710087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Witnessing Grief: The Foundation of Palliative Nursing.","authors":"Betty Ferrell","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001238","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001238","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"147-148"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148266960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"No Time Like the Present: End-of-Life Simulation in the First Semester of a 12-Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program.","authors":"Alexander T Wolf, Karen L Hunt, Maura D Penfield","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001197","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Accelerated nursing programs face unique challenges in incorporating palliative care. This report describes a high-fidelity home hospice simulation developed for first-semester students in a 12-month accelerated baccalaureate nursing program in the northeastern United States. The simulation integrated foundational nursing skills with palliative care competencies. Thematic analysis of student reflections revealed 5 emerging themes: pain management, empathy, family involvement, communication, and knowledge and preparation. Despite challenges in creating a realistic home environment, the simulation provided valuable hands-on experience in palliative care, demonstrating the potential for early curricular integration of these crucial skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"182-186"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145710146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"\"Poured Out and Given\": The Lived Experience of Self-Care Among Hospice Nurses in Rural Appalachia.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001248","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001248","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":"28 4","pages":"E209"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148334510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sharon E Bigger, Sasha Perez-Greenemeier, Schola Matovu, Sarah Cecilia Nuñez
{"title":"Respiro: A Community-Engaged Global Learning Experience for the International Development of Latino Palliative Care.","authors":"Sharon E Bigger, Sasha Perez-Greenemeier, Schola Matovu, Sarah Cecilia Nuñez","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001224","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001224","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Access to high-quality palliative care remains a challenge across global settings. This brief report describes Respiro, a global learning and community engagement initiative designed to promote cross-cultural exchange in palliative care. In 2023-2024, a bilingual US hospice nurse traveled to Mexico to collaborate with the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium-México, and then hosted the Mexican team for a weeklong visit in the southeastern United States in 2025. In this brief report, global learning and community engagement are described as conceptual frameworks for Respiro. Data on participant insights and reflections were drawn from structured evaluations completed by the End-Of-Life Nursing Education Consortium-México team, local palliative care providers, and Latino community members. Salient topics included self-care, volunteerism, and sociopolitical factors. Challenges to optimal palliative care in the Global North and Global South illuminate how diverse cultural contexts affect all involved in palliative care. Recommendations are provided for integrating global learning and community engagement into international palliative care development.</p>","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":"28 4","pages":"E202-E208"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148334464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surrogate Trauma in Nurses Providing Pediatric Palliative Care: A Phenomenological Study.","authors":"Hatice Oğuzhan, Gamze Akay, Sevda Uzun, Elif Simay Koç, Aysun Öncer","doi":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001209","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NJH.0000000000001209","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to deeply examine the experiences of proxy grief among nurses providing pediatric palliative care. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted with 16 nurses working in the pediatric ward of a hospital located in the northern region of the country. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method. The analysis revealed 3 themes (challenges experienced while caring for children in palliative care; secondary trauma and coping processes; proxy trauma and professional resilience) and 9 sub-themes (emotional strain during care, establishing an empathetic bond, emotional exhaustion, traumatic experiences, seeking psychological support, religious coping methods, developing a professional approach, resilience and acceptance, and motivation to continue in the profession). The study found that nurses providing pediatric palliative care experienced significant psychosocial stress. Pediatric nurses were particularly challenged emotionally when caring for palliative patients. In this context, it is important to develop stress-coping skills to help nurses manage vicarious trauma. Strengthening nurses psychologically and spiritually will positively impact their professional lives, which in turn will enhance the quality of care they provide.</p>","PeriodicalId":54807,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing","volume":"28 4","pages":"E178-E185"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148334486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}