Knowledge and practices of the nursing team regarding palliative care provided to older adults
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https://doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2024.85643Keywords:
Nursing, Palliative Care, Aged, Practice Patterns, Nurses’Abstract
Objective: to assess the knowledge and practices of the nursing team regarding palliative care provided to older adults. Method: qualitative study based on the Peaceful End of Life Theory, with 18 nurses and 28 nursing technicians. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews between May and June 2024, in a public hospital in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, with thematic-categorical content analysis. Results: the analysis resulted in three categories: 1) Emphasis on comfort and the physical dimension of care; 2) Integration of emotional, spiritual and social dimensions; 3) Eligibility criteria and ethical care. Final considerations: the participants understand palliative care as an integrated approach which involves physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects, with an emphasis on effective communication and respect for autonomy. However, this understanding is restricted to the final phase of life, resulting in practices more focused on technical aspects of care.
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