Good death for people living with dementia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ensuring a good death is one of the primary objectives of palliative care and end-of-life care. There is insufficient evidence regarding what defines a good death for people living with dementia. Obtaining an understanding of what constitutes a good death could help improve dementia care. This study aimed to explore how multiple stakeholders perceive a good death for people living with dementia.

Methods

This qualitative study was carried out across six prefectures in Japan. Enrollment of participants took place within dementia outpatient clinics, hospitals, daycare centers, and community centers. A total of thirty-three in-depth interviews with people living with dementia, physicians, and nurses were conducted. Six focus group discussions were performed with famil

SUBMITTER: Mamun MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10580641 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature