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Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B. D.

Trends in quality of care and dying perceived by family caregivers of nursing home residents with dementia 2005–2019

Background: Dementia palliative care is increasingly subject of research and practice improvement initiatives. Objectives: To assess any changes over time in the evaluation of quality of care and quality of dying with dementia by family caregivers. Methods: Combined analysis of eight studies with bereaved family caregivers’ evaluations 2005–2019.

Tue, 08/23/2022 - 15:00

Dignity of informal caregivers of migrant patients in the last phase of life: a qualitative study

Background: A key aim of palliative care is to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. To help ensure quality of life for the families of patients with migrant backgrounds, this study sought insights into the dignity of informal caregivers in migrant communities. This could improve understanding of family-centered care for migrant patients. Methods: Twenty semi-structured interviews with informal caregivers of Turkish, Moroccan, or Surinamese background living in the Netherlands were analyzed thematically.

Wed, 02/09/2022 - 11:40

Involvement of a Case Manager in Palliative Care Reduces Hospitalisations at the End of Life in Cancer Patients; A Mortality Follow-Back Study in Primary Care

Background: Case managers have been introduced in primary palliative care in the Netherlands; these are nurses with expertise in palliative care who offer support to patients and informal carers in addition to the care provided by the general practitioner (GP) and home-care nurse.

Objectives: To compare cancer patients with and without additional support from a case manager on: 1) the patients’ general characteristics, 2) characteristics of care and support given by the GP, 3) palliative care outcomes.

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:14

Burden on family carers and care-related financial strain at the end of life: a cross-national population-based study

Background: The rising number of deaths from cancer and other life-limiting illnesses is accompanied by a growing number of family carers who provide long-lasting care, including end-of-life care. This population-based epidemiological study aimed to describe and compare in four European countries the prevalence of and factors associated with physical or emotional overburden and difficulties in covering care-related costs among family carers of people at the end of life.

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 15:08