Being the next of kin of an older person living in a nursing home: an interview study about quality of life

Abstract Background The length of stay in nursing homes before death in Sweden has significantly decreased, and nearly one-third of people die within 6 weeks of entering a nursing home. Support for the next of kin is one of the cornerstones of palliative care, but the principles are not always adher...

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Main Authors: Helena Rosén, Lina Behm, Birgitta Wallerstedt, Gerd Ahlström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1343-4