Patients' experiences and perceptions of dignity in end-of-life care in emergency departments: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To explore and understand the experiences of patients with advanced illness in relation to dignity during end-of-life care in emergency departments.

Design

Qualitative study based on Gadamer's hermeneutics.

Methods

Between September 2019 and February 2020, 16 in-depth interviews were carried out with advanced illness patients who attended emergency departments. The participants were informed priorly and signed informed consent. The data were analysed using an inductive strategy for finding emerging themes. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research was used for writing the study's report.

Results

In the data analysis process, two main themes emerged that glean the experiences of patients in relation to dignity during end-of-life care in e

SUBMITTER: Marti-Garcia C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087743 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature