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Schüttengruber, G; Halfens, RJ; Lohrmann, C.
'End of life': a concept analysis.
Int J Palliat Nurs. 2022; 28(7):314-321
Doi: 10.12968/ijpn.2022.28.7.314
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- Schüttengruber Gerhilde
- Co-authors Med Uni Graz
- Lohrmann Christa
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- Abstract:
- BACKGROUND: The concept of end of life (EOL), as in the term end-of-life care, is used synonymously in both palliative and terminal care. Practitioners and researchers both require a clearer specification of the end-of-life concept to be able to provide appropriate care in this phase of life and to conduct robust research on a well-described theoretical basis. AIMS: The aim of this study was to critically analyse the end-of-life concept and its associated terminology. METHOD: A concept analysis was performed by applying Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method. FINDINGS: Time remaining, clinical status/physical symptoms, psychosocial symptoms and dignity were identified as the main attributes of the concept. Transition into the end-of-life phase and its recognition were identified as antecedents. This study demonstrates that end-of-life care emerged following the application of the 'end-of-life concept' to clinical practice. CONCLUSION: The early recognition of the end-of-life phase seems to be crucial to ensuring an individual has well-managed symptoms and a dignified death.
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- Death - administration & dosage
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- Terminal Care - administration & dosage
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- concept analysis
- end of life
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