Family members' experiences of care of the dying in residential care homes where the Liverpool Care Pathway was used
(2018) In International Journal of Palliative Nursing 24(4). p.194-202- Abstract
Background: Residential care homes (RCHs) are increasingly becoming a common place of death for older people. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe family members' experiences of care of the dying in RCHs where the Liverpool care pathway for the dying patient was used. Methods: This study had a descriptive qualitative study design. Fifteen (n=15) individual interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The analysis resulted in three themes: being confident in a familiar and warm atmosphere, being involved vs not being involved in end-of-life (EoL) care, and being consoled by witnessing the health professional's endeavour to relieve suffering. Significance of results: The results indicated that taking part in... (More)
Background: Residential care homes (RCHs) are increasingly becoming a common place of death for older people. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe family members' experiences of care of the dying in RCHs where the Liverpool care pathway for the dying patient was used. Methods: This study had a descriptive qualitative study design. Fifteen (n=15) individual interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The analysis resulted in three themes: being confident in a familiar and warm atmosphere, being involved vs not being involved in end-of-life (EoL) care, and being consoled by witnessing the health professional's endeavour to relieve suffering. Significance of results: The results indicated that taking part in a care plan seems to increase family members' feelings of involvement in EoL care. This study also highlights the family members' needs for increased possibilities for EoL discussions with the GP.
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- author
- Andersson, Sofia ; Lindqvist, Olav ; Fürst, Carl Johan LU and Brännström, Margareta
- organization
- publishing date
- 2018-04-02
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Clinical intervention, End of life, Family members, Liverpool care pathway, Nursing home
- in
- International Journal of Palliative Nursing
- volume
- 24
- issue
- 4
- pages
- 9 pages
- publisher
- Mark Allen
- external identifiers
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- pmid:29703112
- scopus:85046245868
- ISSN
- 1357-6321
- DOI
- 10.12968/ijpn.2018.24.4.194
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 05415795-73bc-40b7-bd4d-31fba64604a8
- date added to LUP
- 2018-05-17 15:18:27
- date last changed
- 2024-03-18 09:40:33
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abstract = {{<p>Background: Residential care homes (RCHs) are increasingly becoming a common place of death for older people. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe family members' experiences of care of the dying in RCHs where the Liverpool care pathway for the dying patient was used. Methods: This study had a descriptive qualitative study design. Fifteen (n=15) individual interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The analysis resulted in three themes: being confident in a familiar and warm atmosphere, being involved vs not being involved in end-of-life (EoL) care, and being consoled by witnessing the health professional's endeavour to relieve suffering. Significance of results: The results indicated that taking part in a care plan seems to increase family members' feelings of involvement in EoL care. This study also highlights the family members' needs for increased possibilities for EoL discussions with the GP.</p>}},
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title = {{Family members' experiences of care of the dying in residential care homes where the Liverpool Care Pathway was used}},
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