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Katz, Jeanne; Sidell, Moyra and Komaromy, Carol
(2001).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/104990910101800507
Abstract
This paper explores the support needs of residents, relatives, and care staff when someone dies in a facility for older people. The authors draw on the qualitative findings from an English study, which investigated the case for applying the principles and practices of palliative care to people dying in these settings.
Relatives need practical as well as emotional support, which is often not met adequately by nursing home staff. Managers varied in the extent to which they recognized other residents’ emotional needs or supported relatives. Care staff members acknowledged needing practical and emotional support, but management was often unable to deliver it. Lack of training in recognizing and addressing needs in addition to financial and staffing constraints were factors that prevented managers from providing support for staff, residents, and relatives.
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- Item ORO ID
- 12624
- Item Type
- Journal Item
- ISSN
- 1049-9091
- Keywords
- long-term care facilities; management; palliative care; staff support; supportive care;
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Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) - Depositing User
- Jeanne Katz