Therapeutic Actions Promoted To Terminal Patient: Professional Experience At Home Care Service

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the experience of professionals in a Home Care Service with regard to the therapeutic actions promoted to the patient in terminal illness. Results: From the analysis, it emerged two categories: "Therapeutic actions directed to the biological needs of the terminally ill to promote comfort and quality of life" and "Therapeutic actions promoted to meet the psychosocial and spiritual needs of terminally ill". Method: Conclusion:The interventions highlighted by the professionals were essential to meet the biological, psychosocial and spiritual needs, and reduce the suffering of the terminally ill stigma in the home context.