Navigating chronic uncertainty: a theory synthesis for nursing communication in life-limiting illness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the proven benefits of early palliative care, patient communication regarding these services remains elusive. Therefore, this paper aims to (a) provide a focused literature review on nurse palliative care communication addressing chronic uncertainty in life-limiting illness (LLI), (b) define the Reconceptualization of Uncertainty in illness Theory and Problematic Integration Theory within a nursing Unitary Caring Science philosophical worldview and, (c) synthesize these theories and literature review into a unique theoretical framework for early palliative care communication in acute care nursing.

Method

Turner's theory synthesis methodology was combined with a PRISMA-style literature review. The literature search was conducted in July 2023 and updated in

SUBMITTER: Grant JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401398 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature