End-Of-Life Care From the Perspectives of Patients With Cancer and Their Nurses: A Qualitative Study.

Terzi K., Kapucu S.

Omega, 2022 (SSCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
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  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/00302228221107722
  • Dergi Adı: Omega
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, IBZ Online, Periodicals Index Online, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, AgeLine, ATLA Religion Database, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: cancer, end-of-life care, nurse-patient relationship, donabedian model, qualitative research, PALLIATIVE CARE
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aimed to determine the needs of end-of-life cancer patients' and their nurses' perspectives and experiences regarding end of life period. A qualitative descriptive phenomenological study design was adopted comprising face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with patients and their nurses. Content analysis was conducted using the 'Induction' approach. 15 patients and 15 nurses participated in study. This study emerged three categories, nine themes for patients, and seven themes for nurses. Categories were determined according to the Donabedian model. The interviews revealed that although the nurses wanted to provide the necessary care, they could not accomplish it because of excessive workload, inadequately informed patients, and less than desired knowledge and education levels of the nurses and healthcare team. Improved care coordination and partnership working are essential for supporting both patient and their nurses at the end of life.