Abstract
[Purpose] This study examined the optimal approach providing to support to maintenance hemodialysis patients with terminal mandibular cancer and to their families, using the Watanabe Family Assessment Model. [Methods] Based on the Watanabe Family Assessment Model, we clearly defined “Specific problems”, “Implemented policies during the care course”, “Implemented policies for the care target”, and “Needs of families and the role of caregivers”, and developed and implemented policies to support patients and their families. [Results] As a result of assessment, nursing care for patients could be continued at home until the day before their death. [Conclusion] The assessment model helped identify problems in providing care for terminal cancer patients and their families, as well as future directions for patient support. In implementing nursing care for terminal patients, considerations should also be given to individual family situations to help encourage coping behavior and promote mutual interaction within families.
