Proactive end-of-life conversations in residential care homes: a qualitative interview study exploring residents' and family members' experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to population aging, residential care homes are increasingly providing end-of-life care for residents with multiple chronic illnesses and cognitive decline. Proactive end-of-life communication, a component of Advance Care Planning, has been suggested as a means of providing high-quality care aligned with residents' preferences and supporting involved family members. Despite growing knowledge about the benefits of early communication concerning end-of-life care preferences, such conversations are still rare in the context of residential care homes, and little is known about how they are perceived by residents and family members. The aim of this study is to explore the outcomes experienced by residents and family members who have participated in proactive end-of-life c

SUBMITTER: Mikaelsson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032711 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature