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Educating families about end-of-life care in advanced dementia: acceptability of a Canadian family booklet to nurses from Canada, France, and Japan.

Authors :
Arcand, Marcel
Brazil, Kevin
Nakanishi, Miharu
Nakashima, Taeko
Alix, Michel
Desson, Jean-François
Morello, Rémy
Belzile, Louise
Beaulieu, Marie
Hertogh, Cees M. P. M.
Toscani, Franco
van der Steen, Jenny T.
Source :
International Journal of Palliative Nursing. Feb2013, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p67-74. 8p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Background: The families of people with late-stage dementia need to be informed about the course of the dementia and the comfort/palliative care option. A booklet was written for that purpose and can be provided to family members by physicians and nurses. Methods: The acceptability of the booklet for nurses was tested in Canada (French and English version), France (French Canadian version) and Japan (translated and adapted version). Results: Overall, 188 nurses completed a survey questionnaire. The booklet was accepted best in Canada and less so in France and Japan. Despite regional variation, the majority of the nurses perceived the booklet as useful for families. The French and Japanese nurses also reported a greater need for palliative care education in advanced dementia. Conclusion: The booklet may help nurses educate families about end-of-life issues in dementia palliative care, but local adaptation of the booklet content and physician engagement are necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13576321
Volume :
19
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85798894
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2013.19.2.67