Attitudes and knowledge of Iranian nurses about hospice care

Azami-Aghdash, Saber; Jabbari, Hossein; Bakhshian, Fariba; Shafaei, Leila; Shafaei, Soheyla; Kolahdouzan, Kasra; Mohseni, Mohammad

doi:10.4103/0973-1075.156505

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“…Fortunately, the WHO recently provided guidelines regarding the education required by the different professionals taking part in P/EOLc 7. It seems that integrating these important topics into the curriculum of medical universities, as well as offering training for health care providers at their workplaces, may be an effective approach for improving P/EOLc services 65,66…”

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Organizing palliative care in the rural areas of Iran: are family physician-based approaches suitable?

Jabbari¹,

Azami-Aghdash²,

Piri³

et al. 2018

JPR

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IntroductionThe provision of palliative end-of-life care (P/EOLc) for patients, wherever they live, is an increasingly important service, particularly given the increasing rates of cancer and other life-threatening diseases in Iran. However, unfortunately, those living in the rural areas of Iran are greatly disadvantaged with respect to this type of care. Therefore, the present study explored the feasibility of organizing P/EOLc in the rural areas of Iran.MethodsIn this qualitative study, two focus group (FG) discussions were held in Tabriz (Iran) with rural family physicians (FPs, n=23) and key P/EOLc stakeholders (n=13). The FG sessions were recorded, transcribed, and the transcriptions checked by participants before the data were subjected to content analysis.ResultsWhile most FPs indicated that they did not have sufficient involvement in providing P/EOLc, they emphasized the necessity of providing P/EOLc through four main themes and 25 subthemes. The four main themes were labeled as “structures and procedures,” “health care provider teams,” “obstacles,” and “strategies or solutions.” Furthermore, according to the main themes and subthemes identified here, the key stakeholders believed that the Iranian health system and the FPs’ team have the potential to provide P/EOLc services in rural areas.ConclusionThe most feasible strategy for providing P/EOLc in Iranian rural areas would be to use the current health care framework and base the process around the FP.

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Organizing palliative care in the rural areas of Iran: are family physician-based approaches suitable?

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Piri³

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“…Also, peer check and immersion strategies (methods of creating rigor) were used. [ 11 ] To consider ethical issues which are important in qualitative studies,[ 12 13 ] the researchers obtained informed consent from participants of the study. The participants were allowed to leave the study at any time they wanted.…”

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Perspective of patients, patients' families, and healthcare providers towards designing and delivering hospice care services in a middle income Country

Azami-Aghdash¹,

Ghojazadeh

Aghaei

et al. 2015

Indian J Palliat Care

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Introduction:In view of the recent surge in chronic disease rates and elderly population in the developing countries, there is an urgent felt need for palliative and hospice care services. The present study investigates the views and attitudes of patients and their families, physicians, nurses, healthcare administrators, and insurers regarding designing and delivering hospice care service in a middle income country.Materials and Methods:In this qualitative study, the required data was collected using semi structured interviews and was analyzed using thematic analysis. Totally 65 participants from hospitals and Tabriz University of Medical Sciences were selected purposively to achieve data saturation.Results:Analyzing the data, five main themes (barriers, facilitators, strategies, attitudes, and service provider) were extracted. Barriers included financial issues, cultural-religious beliefs, patient and family-related obstacles, and barriers related to healthcare system. Facilitators included family-related issues, cultural-religious beliefs, as well as facilitators associated with patients, healthcare status, and benefits of hospice service. Most participants (79%) had positive attitude towards hospice care service. Participant suggested 10 ways to design and deliver effective and efficient hospice care service. They thought the presence of physicians, nurses, and psychologists and other specialists and clergy were necessary in the hospice care team.Conclusion:Due to lack of experience in hospice care in developing countries, research for identifying probable barriers and appropriate management for reducing unsuccessfulness in designing and delivering hospice care service seems necessary. Input from the facilitators and their suggested solutions can be useful in planning the policy for hospice care system.

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“…It involves gestures of comfort provided by the participants while caring for the dying COVID-19 patients. Providing comfort, care, and solace to dying patients and their families is an important role nurses play, as they help them accept and cope with death [53]. Additionally, the voice of comfort on the deathbed provides reassurance to the patient that they are still being cared for, regardless of whether or not they are responsive.…”

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Providing End-of-Life Care to COVID-19 Patients: The Lived Experiences of ICU Nurses in the Philippines

Jimenez

Trajera

Ching

2022

IJERPH

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In the midst of COVID-19, radical change in the work environment further exacerbated the detrimental effects of critical illness in the intensive care unit (ICU). This may be heightened if the patient experiences a lamentable end-of-life experience due to inadequate end-of-life care (EoLC). Anchoring on the theory of bureaucratic caring and the peaceful end-of-life theory, insights can be gained into the motivations and behaviors that support the delivery of palliative care during COVID-19. With this having been having said, the objective of this study was to use a narrative approach to examine the lived experience of 12 nurses who provided EoLC in the COVID-19 ward of several hospitals in the Western Philippines. Participants’ narratives were transcribed, translated and analyzed. Among the themes that have emerged are: establishing a peaceful journey to death, holistic caring for the end of life, venturing into risky encounters in the call of duty, staying close amidst the reshaped work environment, and preparing the family life after a loved one’s departure. The study identified the importance of assisting patients on their journey to a peaceful death, but this journey was also accompanied by a sense of self-preservation and safety for colleagues and families.

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Attitudes and knowledge of Iranian nurses about hospice care

Cited by 11 publications

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Organizing palliative care in the rural areas of Iran: are family physician-based approaches suitable?

Organizing palliative care in the rural areas of Iran: are family physician-based approaches suitable?

Perspective of patients, patients' families, and healthcare providers towards designing and delivering hospice care services in a middle income Country

Providing End-of-Life Care to COVID-19 Patients: The Lived Experiences of ICU Nurses in the Philippines

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