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An uncertain future: The unchanging views of care home residents about living and dying.

Authors :
Mathie, Elspeth
Goodman, Claire
Crang, Clare
Froggatt, Katherine
Iliffe, Steve
Manthorpe, Jill
Barclay, Stephen
Source :
Palliative Medicine; Jul2012, Vol. 26 Issue 5, p734-743, 10p, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses a research exploring the views and expectations about living and dying among care home residents and how their views are affected by their experience in the care home. Study reveals that people living in care homes are not different from the rest of the population and the deaths of other residents do not shape their views and priorities for end-of-life care. The findings can help introduce, discuss and tailor existing frameworks and programmes of end-of-life care.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02692163
Volume :
26
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Palliative Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
77360519
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216311412233