Journal article
“Whatever happens, happens” challenges of end-of-life communication from the perspective of older adults and family caregivers: a Qualitative study
Abstract
BackgroundEffective communication is integral to the delivery of goal-concordant care for older adults and their family caregivers, and yet, it is uncommon in people with serious illness. This study explores the challenges of integrating end-of-life communication into heart failure management from the perspectives of older adults and family caregivers.MethodsIn a qualitative study of older adults with heart failure and their family caregivers, …
Authors
Im J; Mak S; Upshur R; Steinberg L; Kuluski K
Journal
BMC Palliative Care, Vol. 18, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2019
DOI
10.1186/s12904-019-0493-7
ISSN
1472-684X