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Factors influencing the experience of the terminal phase and the grieving process: the primary caregiver’s perspective

dc.contributor.authorPazes, Maria Catarina Estevens
dc.contributor.authorNunes, Lucília
dc.contributor.authorBarbosa, António
dc.date.accessioned2016-06-07T10:54:09Z
dc.date.available2016-06-07T10:54:09Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractTheoretical 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.pt_PT
dc.identifier.citationPazes, 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.pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/13928
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.subjectterminally illpt_PT
dc.subjectgriefpt_PT
dc.subjectcaregiverspt_PT
dc.subjectnurse’s rolept_PT
dc.titleFactors influencing the experience of the terminal phase and the grieving process: the primary caregiver’s perspectivept_PT
dc.typejournal article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.titleRevista de Enfermagem Referênciapt_PT
person.familyNameMateus Nunes
person.givenNameLucília Rosa
person.identifierE-9853-2011
person.identifier.ciencia-id0B1A-B59C-EC76
person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-2684-7213
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
rcaap.typearticlept_PT
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