Protocol for a mixed methods exploratory investigation into the role and contribution of the healthcare assistant in out-of-hours palliative care

Protocol for a mixed methods exploratory investigation into the role and contribution of the healthcare assistant in out-of-hours palliative care

Abstract Background Most people spend their last year of life at home, with many wishing to die there, but patients may need access to care after hours. Out-of-hours palliative care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams including Health Care Assistants (HCA). However, little is known about the ro...

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Main Authors: Felicity Hasson, Sonja McIlfatrick, Sheila Payne, Paul Slater, Dori-Anne Finlay, Tracey McConnell, Anne Fee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Nursing
Subjects:
Health care assistant
Out-of-hours care
After hours
Palliative care
Mixed methods
Hospice
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00570-x

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