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Pottle, J.

Dying at home of cancer: Whose needs are being met? the experience of family carers and healthcare professionals (a multiperspective qualitative study)

Objectives Supporting patients to die in the place of their choosing is an important aspect of end of life care. Our study set out to answer the question: 'How does the home environment influence perceptions of quality of death, and the experience of caring for the dying at home, for family carers and healthcare professionals (HCPs)? Methods A qualitative approach, using multiperspective interviews with bereaved family carers (n=15) and a nominated HCP (n=13) ensured depth of insight gained into supporting a home death.

Tue, 08/04/2020 - 13:54