Att förlora en del av sig själv: anhörigas upplevelser av palliativ vård i hemmet
2014 (svensk)Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 poäng / 15 hp
OppgaveAlternativ tittel
Losing a part of yourself : relative's experiences of palliative home care. (engelsk)
Abstract [en]
Background:
The need for palliative care is increasing both in Sweden and in rest of the world. Palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve well-being for both the patient with an incurable disease and his or hers family in the end of life. The close relatives have a significant role in the care of their critically ill family member, when the patient is cared for at home. The nurse has a responsibility to make the families involved and to meet their needs of physical and psychological support.
Aim:
To describe relative's experiences of palliative home care.
Method:
A literature review based on eight qualitative scientific articles was performed.
Results:
Three main themes were found to describe the relatives' experiences of palliative home care. First, A source of strength with subthemes security and gratitude. The second theme was To be responsible, with subthemes insecurity and vulnerability and at last A life adjustment with the subthemes limitation and powerlessness. Conclusion: Being a close relative of a seriously ill family member with incurable disease in need of palliative home care is a major life adjustment. In order to maintain wellness and prevent unnecessary suffering nurses should use their expertise to meet the needs of the relatives in palliative home care.
sted, utgiver, år, opplag, sider
2014. , s. 19
Emneord [en]
Experience, Home care, Palliative care, Qualitative, Relatives.
HSV kategori
Identifikatorer
URN: urn:nbn:se:hv:diva-7160Lokal ID: EXO500OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hv-7160DiVA, id: diva2:771588
Fag / kurs
Nursing science
Utdanningsprogram
Sjuksköterskeprogrammet
Veileder
Examiner
2014-12-162014-12-152014-12-16bibliografisk kontrollert