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Making explicit the contention in hospice care.

Paul J Moon1

  • 1United Hospice of Atlanta, 1626 Jeurgens Ct, Norcross, GA 30093, USA. pmoon@uhs-pruitt.com

The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|June 12, 2009
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Hospice care involves inherent meaning conflicts due to diverse individual perspectives on death. Understanding these dynamics and societal influences is crucial for effective end-of-life care.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Thanatology
  • End-of-Life Care Studies

Background:

  • Hospice care is fundamentally about individuals facing terminal diagnoses.
  • Subjectivity in human experience leads to diverse meanings and potential conflicts in social interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explicate the inherent contentiousness within hospice care.
  • To examine the influence of societal factors and interpersonal dynamics on end-of-life care.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of meaning-making in hospice settings.
  • Discussion of societal influences on thanatological perspectives.
  • Exploration of complex human dynamics in end-of-life care.

Main Results:

  • Hospice care is characterized by inevitable meaning differences and conflicts.
  • External societal forces significantly impact how death is perceived and managed.
  • Interpersonal dynamics within hospice settings contribute to care complexities.

Conclusions:

  • Acknowledging and addressing meaning conflicts is essential for hospice care.
  • Understanding societal and interpersonal influences can improve end-of-life care practices.
  • Practice suggestions are provided for hospice staff to navigate these challenges.