A good death from the perspective of healthcare providers from the internal medicine department in Shanghai: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to explore the understanding of healthcare providers working in the internal medicine department in Shanghai regarding a good death.

Methods

The data of the study was collected using face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Through purposive sampling, 16 physicians and 13 nurses who had experiences of caring for adult patients with life-threatening illnesses at the end-of-life stage in Shanghai were interviewed. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

Results

Six characteristics of a good death emerged: no suffering, companionship and care, no worries or concerns, dying with dignity, involvement and acceptance, and less impact on the family. Eighteen categories were identified: dying without experiencing suffering; b

SUBMITTER: Chen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9052265 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature