Journal article
Meaningful connections in dementia end of life care in long term care homes
Abstract
BackgroundMost persons with dementia die in long term care (LTC) homes, where palliative approaches are appropriate. However, palliative approaches have not been widely implemented and there is limited understanding of staff and family experiences of dying and bereavement in this context.MethodThis descriptive qualitative study explored family and staff experiences of end of life and end of life care for persons with dementia in LTC homes. …
Authors
McCleary L; Thompson GN; Venturato L; Wickson-Griffiths A; Hunter P; Sussman T; Kaasalainen S
Journal
BMC Psychiatry, Vol. 18, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2018
DOI
10.1186/s12888-018-1882-9
ISSN
1471-244X