Journal article
Supporting Family Caregivers With Palliative Symptom Management: A Qualitative Analysis of the Provision of an Emergency Medication Kit in the Home Setting
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Vol.32(5), pp.484-489
2015
PMID: 24803586
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative analysis was to examine the experiences of family caregivers supporting a dying person in the home setting. In particular, it explores caregivers' perceptions of receiving palliative care at home when supplied with an emergency medication kit (EMK).
Results: Most family caregivers described preexisting medication management strategies that were unable to provide timely intervention in symptoms. The EMK was largely viewed as an effective strategy in providing timely symptom control and preventing readmission to inpatient care. Caregivers reported varying levels of confidence in the administration of medication.
Conclusion: The provision of an EMK is an effective strategy for improving symptom control and preventing inpatient admissions of home-dwelling palliative care patients.
Details
- Title
- Supporting Family Caregivers With Palliative Symptom Management: A Qualitative Analysis of the Provision of an Emergency Medication Kit in the Home Setting
- Authors
- John P Rosenberg (Author) - Australian Catholic UniversityTracey Bullen (Author) - Australian Catholic UniversityKate Maher (Author) - Clare Holland House
- Publication details
- American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Vol.32(5), pp.484-489
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc.
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.1177/1049909114531326
- ISSN
- 1049-9091; 1938-2715; 1049-9091
- PMID
- 24803586
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99513793602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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