COVID-19 pandemic: end-of-life experience in Australian residential aged care facilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted those in residential aged care facilities (RACF). This research was undertaken to explore and better understand the effects of the pandemic on the experience of next-of-kin and carers who encountered the death of a loved one who resided within a RACF during the pandemic.

Aims

To explore end-of-life experiences for residents who die in RACF and their next-of-kin/carers during the COVID-19 pandemic, to identify areas of concern and areas for improvement.

Methods

Prospective single-centre mixed methods research was undertaken involving telephone interview with next-of-kin or carers of residents who died within 30 days of being referred to Austin Health Residential InReach Service during the 'second wave' of COVI

SUBMITTER: Hack E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8652875 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature