In the fourth European Nursing Congress, the central theme is older persons as the future of care. In this congress, nurses from all fields of health care, including homecare workers, general hospital staff, Mental health professionals and carers for the mentally disabled, are invited to share their methods and their research findings with regard to care for older persons. The motivation and training of students to train in caring for older persons is another key component. To ensure quality of care for older persons both now and in the future, issues regarding the labour market and labour saving must be brought into focus. How can we create greater efficiency of care by means of, for example, technological support Innovation, new ideas and creativity in organizing care will be highlighted during the Congress.

Key theme palliative care:

• Palliative care for target groups such as patients with cancer, dementia, people with chronic diseases and migrants
• Care at the end of life
• Innovations and challenges for future palliative care

Data: 4-7- October 2010
Locatie: De Doelen, Rotterdam
Meer informatie: www.rotterdam2010.eu