Tuesday 25 March 2014

Quality of end-of-life care for those who die at home: views and experiences of bereaved relatives and carers

International Journal of Palliative Nursing, February 2014, vol./is. 20/2(63-7)
Lees C, Mayland C, West A, Germaine A.

This paper reports findings from a study in the North West of England that explored bereaved relatives' and carers' experiences of end-of-life care at home using the Care of the Dying Evaluation (CODE) questionnaire. In general good quality care was provided, but there were times when adequate support was not evident in relation to pain control and what to expect when death was imminent. The study provides useful information for those who provide end-of-life care at home.

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