A Model of Death Preparedness in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Grounded Theory Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Death preparedness in patients with advanced cancer is an important prerequisite for improving the quality of death. However, there are insufficient studies on death preparedness in patients with advanced cancer, and the level of death preparedness needs to be further improved.

Aim

To develop a model of death preparedness in patients with advanced cancer.

Methods

A qualitative approach with grounded theory was used. Data were collected between February 2024 and July 2024 in the oncology wards of the two general hospitals in Wuhan. We recruited 12 patients, 11 family members, 16 nurses and 4 doctors for semistructured interviews. Data analysis included open coding, axial coding and selective coding. The study is reported using the COREQ checklist.

Results

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271655 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature