Supporting family caregivers with palliative symptom management: A qualitative analysis of the provision of an emergency medication kit in the home setting
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2015
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Purpose The purpose of this qualitative analysis was to examine the experiences of family caregivers supporting a dying person in the home setting. In particular, it explores caregivers’ perceptions of receiving palliative care at home when supplied with an emergency medication kit (EMK). Results Most family caregivers described preexisting medication management strategies that were unable to provide timely intervention in symptoms. The EMK was largely viewed as an effective strategy in providing timely symptom control and preventing readmission to inpatient care. Caregivers reported varying levels of confidence in the administration of medication. Conclusion The provision of an EMK is an effective strategy for improving symptom control and preventing inpatient admissions of home-dwelling palliative care patients. |
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Sage Publications, Inc. |
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DOI:10.1177/1049909114531326 Rosenberg, John P., Bullen, Tracey, & Maher, Kate (2015) Supporting family caregivers with palliative symptom management: A qualitative analysis of the provision of an emergency medication kit in the home setting. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 32(5), pp. 484-489. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Nursing |
Palavras-Chave | #111099 Nursing not elsewhere classified #caregiver #palliative care #qualitative research #personal narratives #emergency medication #home care #CEDM |
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Journal Article |