An easier way to die?-A qualitative interview study on specialist palliative care team members' views on dying under sedation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Professionals' personal perceptions of sedated patients in the context of palliative care may influence their opinion on sedation as treatment option. However, little is known of palliative care professionals' perception of patients dying under sedation.

Aim

To explore German specialist palliative care team members' views on and perception of the dying process under sedation.

Design

Qualitative phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews (n = 59). Interviews took place in-person after recruitment via a contact person and were transcribed verbatim. Framework Analysis was used for analysis.

Setting/participants

Physicians, nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, chaplains, and social workers from 10 palliative care units and 7 sp

SUBMITTER: Bazata J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977801 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature