Journal article
Experiences of emergency department nurses using palliative care resources and associated tools in the provision of quality care of a dying patient
International Journal of Palliative Nursing, Vol.28(10), pp.464-472
2022
Abstract
Access to quality palliative and end-of-life care in the emergency department is as vitally important as care at any other stage of life. This study aimed to investigate nurses' perceptions of the use of a suite of dedicated resources to support the provision of care to patients who are dying in the emergency environment. The study followed a qualitative descriptive design; 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed using thematic coding. Five themes were developed: facilitating care delivery; comfort and environmental adjustments; visual symbolism; developing knowledge to overcome fear; and perceptions of family experiences. There is an increasing need to access palliative care in the emergency department; the use of a suite of resources can play an important role in the provision of quality care to the dying.
Details
- Title
- Experiences of emergency department nurses using palliative care resources and associated tools in the provision of quality care of a dying patient
- Authors
- Suzanne Robson (Corresponding Author) - Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health ServiceAlison Craswell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Publication details
- International Journal of Palliative Nursing, Vol.28(10), pp.464-472
- Publisher
- MA Healthcare Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.12968/ijpn.2022.28.10.464
- ISSN
- 2052-286X
- Organisation Unit
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Health - Nursing
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99680843702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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