An analysis of the experiences of bereaved relatives and health care providers following palliative sedation: a study protocol for a qualitative international multicenter case study

An analysis of the experiences of bereaved relatives and health care providers following palliative sedation: a study protocol for a qualitative international multicenter case study

Abstract Background Patients at the end-of-life may experience refractory symptoms of which pain, delirium, vomiting and dyspnea are the most frequent. Palliative sedation can be considered a last resort option to alleviate one or more refractory symptoms. There are only a limited number of (qualita...

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Main Authors: M. Van der Elst, S. Payne, M. Arantzamendi, N. Preston, J. Hasselaar, C. Centeno, A. Belar, B. Jaspers, H. Brunsch, S. Surges, C. Adile, J. Menten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Palliative sedation
Refractory symptoms
Qualitative research
Case study
Relatives
Health caregiver
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-01117-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-01117-w

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