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Social rehearsal for death and dying
The Journal of Long Term Care Administration
|February 7, 1976
Summary
Dr. Koff advocates for a comprehensive system in nursing homes to address death and dying. This approach ensures sensitive and sensible care for residents during end-of-life transitions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Nursing homes face frequent questions regarding end-of-life care.
- Existing approaches to death and dying in institutions are often fragmented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a systematic framework for managing death and dying in nursing homes.
- To advocate for a holistic approach to institutional end-of-life care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of common questions and concerns in institutional end-of-life care.
- Argumentation for a systemic, rather than piecemeal, policy approach.
Main Results:
- A "system" is proposed to guide nursing homes in handling death and dying.
- This system aims to provide sensible and sensitive care for residents.
Conclusions:
- A unified system is crucial for effective end-of-life care in nursing homes.
- Moving beyond fragmented policies enhances resident dignity and care quality.