Challenges to discussing palliative care with people experiencing homelessness: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the views and experiences of people who are homeless and those supporting them regarding conversations and approaches to palliative care SETTING: Data were collected between October 2015 and October 2016 in homeless hostels and day centres and with staff from primary and secondary healthcare providers and social care services from three London boroughs.

Participants

People experiencing homelessness (n=28), formerly homeless people (n=10), health and social care providers (n=48), hostel staff (n=30) and outreach staff (n=10). METHODS: In this qualitative descriptive study, participants were recruited to interviews and focus groups across three London boroughs. Views and experiences of end-of-life care were explored with people with personal experi

SUBMITTER: Hudson BF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5719327 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature