Thinking ahead about medical treatments in advanced illness: a qualitative study of barriers and enablers in end-of-life care planning with patients and families from ethnically diverse backgrounds

Thinking ahead about medical treatments in advanced illness: a qualitative study of barriers and enablers in end-of-life care planning with patients and families from ethnically diverse backgrounds

Background This study explored whether or not, and how, terminally ill patients from ethnically diverse backgrounds and their family caregivers think ahead about deterioration and dying, and explored their engagement with health-care professionals in end-of-life care planning. Objective The aim was...

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Main Authors: Islam Zoebia, Pollock Kristian, Patterson Anne, Hanjari Matilda, Wallace Louise, Mururajani Irfhan, Conroy Simon, Faull Christina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2023-06-01
Series:Health and Social Care Delivery Research
Subjects:
qualitative research
end of life
ethnic diversity
advance care planning
patient experiences
family caregiver experiences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/JVFW4781

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