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[Terminal care--a burden for professional and familial caregivers?]
1Soziale Gerontologie-FB 04, Universität Gesamthochschule Kassel, Kassel.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Effective care for the dying requires ongoing professional support and societal acknowledgment. Neglecting the needs of the terminally ill and their caregivers creates an undue burden.
Area of Science:
- Thanatology
- Palliative Care
- Sociology of Health
Context:
- Current approaches to caring for the dying
- Gaps in professional training and support
- Societal attitudes towards death and dying
Purpose:
- To outline the primary concerns in end-of-life care based on thanatological research
- To identify the need for continuous professional supervision and education
- To highlight the societal responsibility in supporting the dying and their caregivers
Summary:
- Thanatological research indicates that caring for the dying necessitates ongoing professional development and supervision.
- The study emphasizes that societal neglect of the needs of the terminally ill exacerbates the burden on professional and nonprofessional caregivers.
- Addressing the needs of the dying requires a societal shift in perspective and support systems.
Impact:
- Informs healthcare professionals and policymakers on improving end-of-life care.
- Raises awareness about the challenges faced by caregivers of the terminally ill.
- Advocates for greater societal engagement and support in palliative care.