This discussion paper builds upon the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s (CHPCA) palliative approach – a multidisciplinary approach that seeks to provide whole-person care. The development of competencies would allow rural seniors and family caregivers to have access to services and resources in their communities, effectively allowing people to age in the setting of their choice.
The report reviewed literature from three different focuses: rural aging; rural palliative care; and patient navigation. It was proposed that the navigation centers on: promotion quality of life – physical, emotional, psychological, relational, financial, existential, and spiritual; fostering independence; and facilitating community connections.
The findings from three rounds of evaluations will be used to develop a skills profile that will provide the foundation for curriculum development and future research.
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