Abstract:Methods A staff survey was conducted to gain views and user experiences of comfort observations. This paper survey was disseminated to different wards by SPCT members or ward 'end of life care' champions. Results There were 42 respondents from different wards representing a range of healthcare professionals. Qualitatively the survey showed that staff felt empowered by the comfort observations to proactively monitor dying patients; 'it enabled me to continue to monitor the patient without causing distress or di… Show more
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