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Sedigheh Khodabandeh Shahrki1, Farokh Abazari2, Nahid Dehghan Nayer3
1PhD Candidate in Nursing, Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|November 21, 2018
Summary
Elderly nursing home residents experience death with themes of seeking calm or waiting. Staff training on cultural needs and end-of-life care can improve their experience.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Palliative Care
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Death and dying are significant concerns for elderly individuals in nursing homes.
- This study investigates the emotional experiences of residents nearing the end of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of dying elderly residents and their caregivers in Iranian nursing homes.
- To understand perceptions and emotional responses toward death in this population.
Main Methods:
- Focused ethnography in two Iranian nursing homes.
- Data collection via field notes, observations, and semi-structured interviews.
- Thematic analysis of data from 25 staff members and 10 residents.
Main Results:
- Two primary themes emerged: 'seeking the embrace of a calm death' and 'waiting for death'.
- Four sub-themes were identified within these main themes, detailing resident experiences.
Conclusions:
- Participant perceptions were influenced by nursing home culture and beliefs in eternal life.
- Enhanced staff training on cultural needs and end-of-life care is crucial for improving resident experiences.
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