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Experiences of older people dying in nursing homes: a narrative systematic review of qualitative studies.

Nan GreenwoodEmma Menzies-GowDavid NilssonDawn AubreyClaire L EmeryAngela Richardson
Published in: BMJ open (2018)
More qualitative research giving a holistic understanding of older people's experiences of dying in residential care homes is needed. Undertaking research on this topic is challenging and requires great sensitivity, but the dearth of qualitative research from the perspectives of those most closely involved in older people's deaths hampers service improvement.
Keyphrases
  • systematic review
  • palliative care
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • meta analyses
  • quality improvement