The family surrogates' psychological experience of making a do-not-resuscitate decision for older relatives: a qualitative study.

Yi-Ping TsengLian-Hua HuangLi-Ling HsuTzu-Hsin HuangSuh-Ing HsiehShu-Fen ChiYen-Fang Chou

Published in: Contemporary nurse (2018)

Surrogates who must decide whether to make a DNR decision for older relatives experience great emotional conflict. Understanding surrogates' struggles may assist nursing and care staff in managing this difficult situation.

Keyphrases

healthcare
community dwelling
quality improvement
middle aged
physical activity
decision making
mental health
palliative care
pain management
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
long term care