title: What Constitutes a Good and Bad Death?: Perspectives of Homeless Older Adults.
abstract: This qualitative study explored perspectives toward a good or bad death among 21 older homeless adults residing in transitional housing. Using grounded theory approach, the themes for a good death were (a) dying peacefully; (b) not suffering; (c) experiencing spiritual connection; and (d) making amends with significant others. Themes for a bad death were (a) experiencing death by accident or violence; (b) prolonging life with life supports; (c) becoming dependent while entering a dying trajectory; and (d) dying alone. Healthcare professionals need to develop approaches for end-of-life care grounded in understanding unique needs of older homeless adults.
authors: a School of Social Work, San Diego State University , San Diego , California , USA.
authors: Eunjeong
authors: E
authors: Ko
authors: Jung
authors: J
authors: Kwak
authors: Holly
authors: H
authors: Nelson-Becker
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents / Q000523:psychology; D000368:Aged; D001293:Attitude to Death; D003643:Death; D005260:Female; D066296:Grounded Theory; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D036301:Qualitative Research; D029181:Spirituality; D014754:Violence / Q000523:psychology