Young adults understanding and readiness to engage with palliative care: extending the reach of palliative care through a public health approach: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Moving palliative care from a solely clinical focus to a more population based and community orientated approach is the hallmark of a much advocated public health approach to palliative care. Young adults are a vital cohort of the public, yet their understanding of palliative care has not been investigated. This study aimed to explore young adults' understanding of palliative care and identify factors that influence their engagement.

Methods

A purposive sample of young adults (n = 24) aged 18-29 years were recruited from one UK University. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken face to face or via telephone or Skype between November 2017 and February 2018. Thematic analysis using a framework approach and underpinned by a socioecological perspective was used to

SUBMITTER: Mallon A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8320215 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature