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Using continuous sedation until death for cancer patients: A qualitative interview study of physicians’ and nurses’ practice in three European countries.

Authors :
Seymour, Jane
Rietjens, Judith
Bruinsma, Sophie
Deliens, Luc
Sterckx, Sigrid
Mortier, Freddy
Brown, Jayne
Mathers, Nigel
van der Heide, Agnes
Source :
Palliative Medicine; Jan2015, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p48-59, 12p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article cites a study which examines reported practice of Great Britain, Belgian and Dutch physicians and nurses. The study data was collected using qualitative case studies through interviews. British respondents reported a continuum of practice from the provision of low doses of sedatives to control terminal restlessness to rarely encountered deep sedation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02692163
Volume :
29
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Palliative Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99969500
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216314543319