Nurses’ challenges when supporting the family of patients with ALS in specialized palliative home care: A qualitative study

Nurses’ challenges when supporting the family of patients with ALS in specialized palliative home care: A qualitative study

Purpose Being a family member to someone who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is demanding and often requires sacrificing a lot. Family members can experience fatigue, anxiety, guilt and need support. The aim was to explore registered nurses’ (RNs’) experiences of providing support to the fam...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Beyermann, Margareta Asp, Tove Godskesen, Mirkka Söderman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
Subjects:
als
caregivers
family
home care nursing
nurses experience
palliative care
relatives
qualitative
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2023.2238984

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