Annotated Bibliography on Palliative Care: NRS81002 Assignment

This annotated bibliography, created for a nursing assignment (NRS81002), explores the effectiveness of psychological support interventions, specifically mindfulness-based meditation therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, in reducing stress among palliative care patients. The bibliography includes summaries and critical evaluations of two primary research articles. The first study investigates mindfulness-based therapy for anxiety, depression, and spirituality in Japanese cancer patients, evaluating its reliability, validity, and relevance to Australian Nursing Standards. The second study examines the feasibility and efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety in terminally ill cancer patients, assessing its reliability, validity, and adherence to nursing codes. The analysis highlights the strengths and limitations of each study, including sample size, methodology, and the use of self-reported questionnaires. The relevance of the findings to Australian Nursing Standards is discussed, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practice, therapeutic relationships, and informed decision-making. The bibliography concludes that psychological interventions like mindfulness-based therapy and CBT are valuable tools for improving the well-being of palliative care patients.