End of Life Care

DREAM-HOPE end of life spiritual care helps the patient savor the remaining period of life and identifies the meaning of impending death. Recognize that facing death and dealing with separation are developmental tasks for all humans. DREAM-HOPE healthcare teams acknowledge a stage of development and validate its importance nondisease-related interventions.  Nurse and health care team help redirect coping efforts toward positive life closure. Promote focus on growth and learning rather than on disease or injury, and arrange spiritual care as needed per family requests.