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End-of-Life Care Planning in Diverse Individuals Across Age Groups: A Proposed Conceptual Model of Nursing
Zahra Rahemi1, Ayse Malatyali, Lisa Ann Kirk Wiese
1Clemson University School of Nursing, Greenville, South Carolina (Dr Rahemi); University of Central Florida College of Nursing, Orlando (Dr Malatyali); Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton (Dr Wiese); and Department of Psychology, Professor Emerita, Department of Public Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina (Dr Dye).
Background:
End-of-life planning helps nurses meet the needs of their patients at a crucial time of life.
Purpose:
This article presents a conceptual model of end-of-life care planning for nurses, especially those in palliative and hospice care, focusing on holistic nursing views.
Methods:
Based on a literature review, we developed a new conceptual model illustrating the concepts and dimensions of end-of-life care planning among diverse individuals across countries, life spans and age groups, ethnographies, and residential statuses.
Results:
This conceptual model includes 3 concepts: personal factors, stakeholders, and environmental and social factors. Each concept encompasses multiple dimensions. The concepts are interrelated and directly related to end-of-life care planning.
Conclusion:
This work addresses the need for a comprehensive end-of-life care planning model and can help enhance the quality of end-of-life care. This article identifies implications for nursing education, practice, and research.
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