An analysis of the experiences of bereaved relatives and health care providers following palliative sedation: a study protocol for a qualitative international multicenter case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients at the end-of-life may experience refractory symptoms of which pain, delirium, vomiting and dyspnea are the most frequent. Palliative sedation can be considered a last resort option to alleviate one or more refractory symptoms. There are only a limited number of (qualitative) studies exploring the experiences of relatives of sedated patients and their health care professionals (HCPs). The aims of this study protocol are: 1) to elicit the experiences of bereaved relatives and health care professionals of patients treated with palliative sedation and 2) to explore the understanding of the decision-making process to start palliative sedation across care settings in 5 European countries.

Methods

This study protocol is part of the larger HORIZON 2020 Palliativ

SUBMITTER: Van der Elst M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9783747 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature