End-of-life care at home: Dignity of family caregivers
Katrine Staats,
Kristin Jeppestøl,
Bente Egge Søvde
et al.
Abstract:Background Healthcare services are increasingly being shifted to home settings for patients nearing end-of-life. Consequently, the burden on family caregivers is significant. Their vulnerable situation remains poorly understood and there is little information available regarding their experiences of dignity. Aim This study seeks to understand the experiences of family caregivers related to dignity and loss of dignity, aiming to provide a deeper insight into their situation when caring for a home-dwelling famil… Show more
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