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Informal caregivers' experiences of transitioning during end-of-life care-A scoping review.

Brid McCarthyTimmins FionaJessica Eustace-CookMichael Connolly
Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2023)
An understanding of the experiences of transitioning when caring for a loved one dying at home could help mitigate challenges informal caregivers face when providing end-of-life care in the home. While informal caregivers are crucial to support people who want to die at home, the role is often invisible and family carers need support and recognition to reduce the burden of care and challenges they experience as they transition in their role.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • quality improvement
  • risk factors