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Jessica Hemberg1, Elisabeth Bergdahl
1Department of Caring Sciences, Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, Åbo Akademi University, Vasa, Finland (Dr Hemberg); and Örebro University, School of Health Sciences, Örebro, Sweden (Dr Bergdahl).
Abstract:
A new concept in palliative care, cocreation, appears to be a part of caring in nursing but has not yet been explored as a caring phenomenon. The aim was to, from a caring science perspective, explore how cocreation can be experienced as a phenomenon by nurses working in palliative home care. A hermeneutical approach and thematic analysis were used. The material consisted of texts from in-depth interviews with 12 nurses in a home care context. Informed consent regarding study participation and the storage and handling of data for research purposes were sought from participants. One main theme and 4 subthemes emerged. Cocreation can be viewed as an essential part of caring and being involved in patients' health and holistic care is a profound endeavor. Further research should focus on illuminating cocreation from patients' perspectives.
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