Motivations behind end-of-life care: a qualitative study of Iranian nurses' experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Providing high-quality end-of-life care is currently a paramount health priority. Given that the standard of care is intrinsically linked to nurses' motivations, it is becoming too imperative to explore the contributing factors Consequently, this study was undertaken to elucidate the experiences of Iranian nurses regarding their motivation for delivering end-of-life care.

Methods

This research is a qualitative, descriptive inquiry employing conventional content analysis, carried out at two governmental hospitals in Gorgan, northern Iran, from February to July 2023. 12 nurses were purposefully selected to participate in the study, ensuring maximal diversity. The data were collected through semi structured interviews and analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman's five-s

SUBMITTER: Royani Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556213 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature