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Factors influencing the experience of the terminal phase and the grieving process: the primary caregiver’s perspective
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Theoretical framework: The experience of the terminal phase and death by patients and caregivers is influenced by multiple
factors. This study aimed at understanding this experience from the primary caregiver’s perspective.
Objectives: To describe the factors that, from the primary caregiver’s perspective, influenced the experience of disease in the
terminal phase and mourning for the death of a close person; To understand the influence of nurses’ conduct on the experience
of disease in the terminal phase and mourning for the death of a close person from the primary caregiver’s perspective.
Methodology: Qualitative descriptive exploratory study.
Results: The following factors were valued: To Assume the Caregiver’s Role, To allow for the end-of-life/terminal phase to take
place at home/near the family and Process of Care. Regarding the nurses’ conduct, the knowledge, communication and
relationship established by nurses were also valued.
Conclusion: In addition to expanding the implementation of specific palliative care teams, the acquisition and development of
basic skills in this area by most health care professionals is essential.
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terminally ill grief caregivers nurse’s role
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Pazes, M., Nunes, L. & Barbosa, A. (2014). Factors influencing the experience of the terminal phase and the grieving process: the primary caregiver’s perspective. Revista de Enfermagem Referência, 4 (3), 95-104.