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  • Gerontology
  • Medical Ethics
  • Palliative Care

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  • Effective communication regarding end-of-life choices is crucial for competent nursing home residents.
  • Understanding resident experiences with euthanasia discussions is vital for improving care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how competent nursing home residents in the Netherlands experience communication about euthanasia.
  • To identify factors influencing these discussions and resident perceptions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving interviews with 15 competent nursing home residents.
  • Thematic analysis to identify key themes in resident experiences.

Main Results:

  • Three main themes emerged: the possibility of discussing euthanasia, interaction dynamics, and anticipating the future.
  • Discussion of euthanasia depended on resident and physician openness.
  • Residents valued connectedness, feeling understood, and firm personal resolve regarding euthanasia.
  • Advance directives provided reassurance, but uncertainty about physician willingness persisted.

Conclusions:

  • Advance care planning (ACP) can improve communication about euthanasia with competent residents.
  • Addressing resident concerns about physician willingness is essential for end-of-life care.
  • Further research should focus on enhancing physician-resident dialogue on euthanasia.