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Family members in end-of-life care - The diversity of their roles and challenges

Although there is an increased interest in family caregivers research in this area is still in its infants in the german speaking countries. This is suprising in light of awareness of hospice and palliative care and the relevance of the family in these concepts. It is the family which provides basic care for the terminally ill at home. In addition informal carers contribute to social inclusion of the dying. However, there specific needs with regard to support as well as coping with death, dying and bereavement may not be neglected in the context of health promotion.

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Public Health Forum
Angehörige in End-of-Life Care - die Vielfalt ihrer Rollen und Herausforderungen

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Type of Work
Article
Resource Database
Scopus scopus - exported 1/8/16
Publication Year
2013
Issue Number
3
Volume Number
21