[Living and dying in community based housing for people with dementia. An exploratory qualitative study].
Community based housing for people with dementia is gaining importance. In co-operation between the people concerned, their relatives, professionals and volunteers, person-centred care, nursing and guidance can be realised within small units. Questions regarding end of life, dying, grief and the role of palliative care form the basis of the exploratory qualitative study presented here. Coping with end of life, ethical decisions and the relevance of hospice and palliative care in the field are highlighted. The results of the study show that "shared flats for people with dementia" are good places for death and dying. Close relationships, good communication with relatives and highly motivated professionals can be regarded as powerful resources. So far only few co-operations between hospice and palliative care exist. Areas of improvement encompass clinical issues and coping with bereavement.
Reitinger
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IFF - Palliative Care und OrganisationsEthik, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Schottenfeldgasse 29/4, 1070 Wien, Österreich. elisabeth.reitinger@uni-klu.ac.at
Pleschberger
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Schumann
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003704:Dementia / Q000401:mortality* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D016352:Group Homes / Q000941:ethics*; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000941:ethics*; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000941:ethics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000941:ethics*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000941:ethics; D011368:Professional-Family Relations
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