Quality of dying after acute stroke.
Hendrik ReininkMarjolein GeurtsConstance Melis-RiemensAnnemarie HollanderJaap KappelleH Bart van der WorpPublished in: European stroke journal (2021)
Most relatives were satisfied with the overall quality of dying. Negative experiences concerned feeding problems, not being able to say goodbye to loved ones, sense of self control and dignity, and breathing difficulties. Experiences of nurses may be a reasonable and practical option when evaluating the quality of dying in acute stroke patients.