In:
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, SAGE Publications, Vol. 27, No. 4 ( 2010-06), p. 266-271
Abstract:
This study aims to explore in depth the needs, current knowledge, and attitudes of all ranks of old age home staff. A large-scale qualitative study with 13 semistructured focus groups was conducted in Hong Kong. Key themes were extracted by framework analysis. Three major themes were extracted, including role as a service provider, current knowledge, and attitude toward palliative care. There was a marked difference in familiarity with the concept of ‘‘palliative care’’ between different groups of staff, yet both shared the motivation for enhancement. The biggest concerns for the staff were elderly residents’ readiness to accept palliative care, manpower, and resources. Care staff, regardless of rank, seemed to welcome and be ready to adopt a palliative care approach in caring for old age home residents, though not without worries and concerns.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1049-9091
,
1938-2715
DOI:
10.1177/1049909109354993
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2010
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2236674-X
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