Healthcare professionals' perspectives on implementing the Swedish palliative care guide in geriatrics - a qualitative study using small-group and individual interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the global population ages, the demand for palliative care is expected to increase. However, studies show that older patients often receive inadequate palliative care, partly due to healthcare professionals lacking sufficient training and tools to identify and address palliative care needs effectively. This study aims to explore healthcare professionals' experiences regarding facilitators and barriers to integrating a palliative care approach in a geriatric setting by implementing the Swedish Palliative Care Guide.

Methods

This qualitative study employed a design consisting of four small-group interviews (with three participants each) and one individual interview, involving a total of 13 healthcare professionals working in a geriatric setting. The aim was to ex

SUBMITTER: Mollerberg ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584315 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature