Registered Nurses’ Experiences of End-of-Life Care in Nursing Homes of South Korea: A Qualitative Study
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Published:2022-11-04
Issue:11
Volume:10
Page:2213
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ISSN:2227-9032
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Container-title:Healthcare
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Healthcare
Abstract
This study aimed to qualitatively describe how registered nurses (RNs) experienced and perceived end-of-life (EOL) care for older residents in South Korean nursing homes. The participants included 11 nurses with experience of providing EOL care for older residents in six nursing homes. Data were collected through one-on-one in-depth interviews using semi-structured questions from 27 December 2019 to 22 October 2020. Around 1–2 interviews were conducted for each participant, and each interview lasted between 40 min and two hours. The interview data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Eight sub-themes were identified and abstracted under three themes: (a) “feeling fulfilled for doing my best until the last day,” (b) “defensive coping due to legal and institutional limitations,” and (c) “requirements for effective EOL care.” This study suggests that there are many challenges and issues regarding EOL care at nursing homes. In order to provide effective EOL care to older residents, the foundation of the EOL care system, as well as skills training, should be strengthened. Furthermore, securing qualified nursing manpower and achieving institutional improvement by reducing obstacles are warranted.
Funder
Gangneung-Wonju National University
Subject
Health Information Management,Health Informatics,Health Policy,Leadership and Management
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