End-of-life care for older adults with dementia living in group homes in Japan.
Jpn J Nurs Sci
; 5(1): 31-40, 2008 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-19689766
ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of this study was to elucidate the components of end-of-life care provided to older adults with dementia who live in group homes (GHs) in Japan.INTRODUCTION:
The number of GHs in Japan is rapidly increasing. Although GHs were originally not established to care for elderly people with advanced-stage dementia, many residents remain in the GH even after their stage of dementia advances; thus, end-of-life care is required.METHODS:
Interviews were conducted with seven GH administrators on their experience in providing end-of-life care to their residents. The constant comparative approach was used for data collection and analysis.FINDINGS:
Four themes emerged as essential components of end-of-life care in the GHsetting:
(i) maintaining a familiar lifestyle; (ii) minimizing physical and mental discomfort; (iii) proactively utilizing desirable medical care; and (iv) collaborating with family members.CONCLUSION:
The combination of the four components seems to be a unique characteristic of end-of-life care in GHs in Japan. These findings may be used to establish a framework for end-of-life care at GHs.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Assistência Terminal
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Lares para Grupos
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Demência
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article