Organizing thematic scientific activities: "Skills and knowledge in palliative care and hospice care"

Palliative care and end-of-life care for cancer patients have a positive impact on improving the quality of life in the final years of a patient's life. The care process involves a combination of various measures such as pain management, addressing psychological issues, and managing physical conditions that the patient must endure due to a life-threatening illness. Through prevention and alleviating the burdens they endure through early recognition, comprehensive assessment, and the treatment of pain and other physical, psychological, and social issues, patients receive improved support.
The series of scientific activities will help improve the care skills of nurses, who are always by the side and support patients in the final stages of life in the hospital.

1. The objective of the scientific activity.

• Discuss the philosophy, principles, scope, and importance of palliative care/hospice care in improving the quality of life for people with critical illnesses.
• Develop effective communication skills to discuss with patients and their families during the end of life.
• Equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to manage common symptoms in palliative/end-of-life care.
• Provide comprehensive support methods to address emotional and spiritual needs throughout the course of illness.
• Develop multidisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals involved in palliative care to optimize patient care and support.
  Apply learned principles through case studies to enhance practical skills in providing palliative/end-of-life care.
• Help nurses enhance understanding and compassion, dignity, and empathy to help patients accept and feel comfortable in the final stages of life.

2. Time: Every Wednesday from October 2, 2024 to October 30, 2024

3. Location:

- Halls of VMTC and VMCP hospitals- Other hospitals: Online via Team

4. Program content

5. Program Speakers
CG. Kathleen Vollman: Clinical nursing consultant, Former President of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
ThS. Nguyen Thi Dung: Senior nurse, Clinical lecturer at the Vinmec Times City Cancer Excellence Center.
Dr. Mohammad Guzo: Clinical Lecturer at King Khalid University Hospital. Head Nurse of Oncology Center at King Hussein Hospital, Vinmec Central Park Hospital. Nursing Director of Jordan National Center for Hematology and Oncology.

6. Expected number of participants: 300 staff

7. Participants

- Oncology nurses.
- ICU nurses.
- Nurses, midwives, technicians, and other interested staff.

8. Benefits  

Participants who complete and achieve 70% knowledge in the post-test will be awarded 1.5 CME credits for each topic. Speakers will be awarded 2 CME credits per topic according to Code C26.17 from the Vinmec Times City CME Center. Staff members and those registering to attend through the QR Code below must do so before September 25, 2024: [Here]