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Published on: September 30, 2020

Death in nursing homes: a Danish qualitative study.

Tanja Fromberg Gorlén¹, Thomas Gorlén, Mette Asbjoern Neergaard

¹tanjagorlen@gmail.com

International Journal of Palliative Nursing

|August 27, 2013

Summary

Quality of end-of-life care in Danish nursing homes is poor, especially regarding medication and GP collaboration. Education for nursing staff and general practitioners (GPs) is crucial for improvement.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Palliative Care
Nursing Home Quality

Background:

End-of-life care quality in Danish nursing homes is under-researched.
Nursing staff perceptions are vital for understanding care challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore nursing staff perceptions of end-of-life care in Danish nursing homes.
To identify challenges in medication administration and general practitioner (GP) collaboration.

Main Methods:

Qualitative descriptive study.
Semi-structured group interviews with nursing staff.
Data collected from three nursing homes in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Main Results:

Key issues identified in medication administration (PRN, subcutaneous).

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Difficulties in communication and cooperation with relatives and GPs.

Challenges in decision-making regarding life-prolonging treatment and need for early care planning.

Gaps in professional development, documentation, and education.

Conclusions:

Nursing staff and GPs require enhanced education and training.
Further research is needed to optimize end-of-life care in Danish nursing homes.