Towards evidence-based palliative care in nursing homes in Sweden: a qualitative study informed by the organizational readiness to change theory

Abstract Background Sweden has a policy of supporting older people to live a normal life at home for as long as possible. Therefore, it is often the oldest, most frail people who move into nursing homes. Nursing home staff are expected to meet the existential needs of the residents, yet conversation...

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Main Authors: Per Nilsen, Birgitta Wallerstedt, Lina Behm, Gerd Ahlström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Implementation Science
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13012-017-0699-0