Doctors' Views on How to Improve Communication and Quality of Care for Patients Experiencing End-of-Life: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

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作者
McCormack, Fiona [1 ]
Hopley, Rachel [2 ]
Kurth, Judith [3 ]
Iqbal, Zafar [4 ]
机构
[1] Staffordshire Univ, Ctr Hlth & Dev CHAD, Sch Hlth Sci & Wellbeing, Stoke On Trent ST4 2DF, Staffs, England
[2] Univ Wolverhampton, Fac Arts Business & Social Sci, Inst Community Res & Dev ICRD, Wolverhampton WV1 1AD, England
[3] Publ Hlth England, Manchester M1 3BN, Lancs, England
[4] St George Hosp, Midlands Partnership NHS Fdn Trust, Trust HQ, Stafford ST16 3SR, England
关键词
end-of-life care; communication; delivery of healthcare; advance care planning; qualitative research; PALLIATIVE CARE; PERSPECTIVES; DEMENTIA; HOMES;
D O I
10.3390/healthcare9101294
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
(1) Background: There remains a lack of sufficient progress in enhancing quality of care for patients experiencing end-of-life. This study aimed to better understand the views of doctors on how to improve end-of-life healthcare, in light of existing challenges and processes. (2) Methods: This qualitative descriptive study used semi-structured individual interviews. Through purposive sampling, sixteen doctors from primary care (three general practices) or acute care (one National Health Service hospital trust) participated. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and thematic analysis conducted. (3) Results: Two main themes were identified: First, planning for patient-centred care-conversations about end-of-life care should take place earlier to allow for care that is planned and personalised. The need for more training and improvements to documenting patient wishes were highlighted. Second, delivering on patients' wishes: improvements to the healthcare system-the importance of a record of patient wishes that can be shared across the system was identified. Improved utilisation of available resources is also needed to better deliver quality patient-centred care. (4) Conclusion: More effective communication and coordination across acute and primary care settings is needed. The importance of patient wishes and advance care planning was emphasised. More guidance at a strategic level may help provide clarity about expectations, roles and responsibilities.
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