dc.contributor |
Landspitali - The National University Hospital of Iceland |
dc.contributor.author |
Robertson, Svala Berglind |
dc.contributor.author |
Hjörleifsdóttir, Elísabet |
dc.contributor.author |
Sigurðardóttir, Þórhalla |
dc.date.accessioned |
2023-03-31T01:05:18Z |
dc.date.available |
2023-03-31T01:05:18Z |
dc.date.issued |
2022-09 |
dc.identifier.citation |
Robertson , S B , Hjörleifsdóttir , E & Sigurðardóttir , Þ 2022 , ' Family caregivers' experiences of end-of-life care in the acute hospital setting : A qualitative study ' , Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences . https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.13025 |
dc.identifier.issn |
0283-9318 |
dc.identifier.other |
45186631 |
dc.identifier.other |
9c6e0af8-23f3-4902-8598-d3040593562c |
dc.identifier.other |
000684173600001 |
dc.identifier.other |
85112384632 |
dc.identifier.other |
34382701 |
dc.identifier.other |
researchoutputwizard: hdl.handle.net/2336/621949 |
dc.identifier.uri |
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11815/4118 |
dc.description.abstract |
Background: Acute hospital settings are generally not considered adequate places for end- of- life care, but terminally ill patients will continue to die in acute medical wards in the unforeseeable future. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate family caregivers’ experiences of end- of- life care in an acute community hospital in Iceland. Methods: Fifteen in- depth qualitative semi- structured interviews were conducted with participants who had been primary caregivers. The transcribed interviews were analysed using thematic content analysis. Findings: Findings indicated that the acute hospital setting is not a suitable environ-ment for end- of- life care. Effective communication and management of symptoms characterised by warmth and security give a sense of resilience. Three main themes emerged: (1) Environmental influences on quality of care; (2) Communication in end- of- life care; (3) The dying process. Each of the themes encompassed a variety of subthemes. Conclusions: Findings suggest that effective communication is the cornerstone of quality of care in the acute hospital environment and essential for establishing a sense of security. The severity of symptoms can deeply affect family caregivers’ well- being. Acknowledging and appreciating the meaning of respect and dignity at the end- of- life from family caregivers’ perspective is vital. |
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1255179 |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
dc.relation.ispartofseries |
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences; () |
dc.rights |
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
dc.subject |
Dauði |
dc.subject |
Sjúkrahús |
dc.subject |
Aðstandendur |
dc.subject |
acute hospital settings |
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bereavement |
dc.subject |
communication |
dc.subject |
end-of-life care |
dc.subject |
environment |
dc.subject |
family caregivers |
dc.subject |
grief |
dc.subject |
palliative care |
dc.subject |
acute hospital settings |
dc.subject |
bereavement |
dc.subject |
communication |
dc.subject |
end-of-life care |
dc.subject |
environment |
dc.subject |
family caregivers |
dc.subject |
grief |
dc.subject |
palliative care |
dc.title |
Family caregivers' experiences of end-of-life care in the acute hospital setting : A qualitative study |
dc.type |
/dk/atira/pure/researchoutput/researchoutputtypes/contributiontojournal/article |
dc.description.version |
Peer reviewed |
dc.identifier.doi |
10.1111/scs.13025 |
dc.relation.url |
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/scs.13025 |
dc.contributor.department |
Faculty of Nursing |
dc.contributor.school |
School of Health Sciences |