Addressing Psychosocial Challenges at Life's End
Learn to navigate the psychosocial challenges of end-of-life care. This course offers specialized training on emotional support, key concepts in palliative care, coping theories, and practical interventions for holistic patient care.
About this course
The emotional responses of people with incurable illness are multifaceted and may vacillate throughout their end of life care. Additionally, the psychological impact of a terminal illness is not limited to just the patient, but encompasses the entire family unit. This course provides healthcare professionals with a definition of end-of-life care as well as a description of the prevalence of psychiatric disorders during this phase of care. Psychological theories regarding death and dying are presented and lead into a description of the emotional reactions encountered by both patients and caregivers. This course concludes with a presentation of psychological treatment techniques used to overcome these emotional reactions and assist patients and caregivers to improve quality of life during the end of life.
Course Accreditation
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.
Instructors
Throughout his career, Dr. Kendall has overseen oncology support departments in diverse cancer centers. Since 2016, at the University of Minnesota Cancer Care, he's focused on cancer's impact on individuals and families. His work includes patient care, program admin, development, and research. A prominent figure, he speaks globally, publishes extensively on psychosocial oncology and survivorship, and contributes to esteemed committees. Dr. Kendall's interests encompass cancer survivorship, chronic illness adjustment, coping strategies for individuals and couples, and end-of-life matters.
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