Journal article
The Last Word: Family Members’ Descriptions of End-of-Life Care in Long-Term Care Facilities
Abstract
A postal survey was used to collect data from family members of deceased residents of six long-term care (LTC) facilities in order to explore end-of-life (EOL) care using the Family Perception of Care Scale. This article reports on the results of thematic analysis of family member comments provided while completing the survey. Family comments fell into two themes: (1) appreciation for care and (2) concerns with care. The appreciation for care …
Authors
Vohra JU; Brazil K; Szala-Meneok K
Journal
Journal of Palliative Care, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 33–39
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
March 2006
DOI
10.1177/082585970602200106
ISSN
0825-8597
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AgedAged, 80 and overAttitude to HealthClinical CompetenceCommunicationFamilyFemaleHealth Facility EnvironmentHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansInservice TrainingLong-Term CareMaleMiddle AgedNursing HomesOntarioPatients' RoomsPersonnel Staffing and SchedulingProfessional-Family RelationsQuality of Health CareSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesTerminal CareTotal Quality Management