Older persons' thoughts about death and dying and their experiences of care in end-of-life: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have focused on how older persons living in nursing homes perceive their last period of life. Furthermore, previous research on older persons' perceptions of death and dying is limited. Hence, there is an urgent need to explore their experiences during their final period in life.

Aim

To explore thoughts about death and dying and experiences of care in end-of-life among older persons living in nursing homes.

Methods

This study employed a qualitative approach including individual interviews with 36 older persons living in Swedish nursing homes. Questions related to quality of life; physical health; thoughts about death, dying, and the future; and experiences related to the living condition and environment were asked. The interview transcripts were

SUBMITTER: Tjernberg J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7739469 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature