What enables good end of life care for people with dementia? A multi-method qualitative study with key stakeholders

What enables good end of life care for people with dementia? A multi-method qualitative study with key stakeholders

Abstract Background People with advanced dementia often experience suboptimal end of life care (EoLC) with inadequate pain control, increased hospitalisation, and fewer palliative care interventions compared to those with cancer. Existing policy, guidance and recommendations are based largely on exp...

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Main Authors: Claire Bamford, Richard Lee, Emma McLellan, Marie Poole, Karen Harrison-Dening, Julian Hughes, Louise Robinson, Catherine Exley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Dementia
End of life care
Qualitative research
Family caregivers
Palliative care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0983-0

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