Exploring the quality of end-of-life care in the intensive care unit: a qualitative multiple case study approach with family members of Muslim patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Muslim patients are an underrepresented community in end-of-life care research, with little evidence around factors that influence the quality and experience of care. The aim of this study was to explore the quality of end-of-life care in the intensive care unit (ICU) from the perspective of next-of-kin family members of Muslim patients.

Design

A qualitative multiple case study design using semistructured interviews with family members of Muslim patients. Healthcare providers' notes from the patient medical record were also used to contextualise the patient care experience and medical journey. Data were analysed using deductive content analysis.

Setting

A large academic tertiary care hospital in Toronto, Canada.

Participants

Next-of-kin family members

SUBMITTER: Nayfeh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749587 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature