Patients' experiences and perceptions of dignity in end-of- life care in emergency departments: A qualitative study
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Martí García, Celia; Fernández Férez, Alba; Fernández Sola, Cayetano; Pérez Rodríguez, Rocío; Esteban Burgos, Ana Alejandra; [et al.]Fecha
1-01-20Resumen
Aims: To explore and understand the experiences of patients with advanced illness in
relation to dignity during end-of-
life
care in emergency departments.
Design: Qualitative study based on Gadamer's hermeneutics.
Methods: Between September 2019 and February 2020, 16 in-depth
interviews were
carried out with advanced illness patients who attended emergency departments.
The participants were informed priorly and signed informed consent. The data were
analysed using an inductive strategy for finding emerging themes. The Consolidated
Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research was used for writing the study's report.
Results: In the data analysis process, two main themes emerged that glean the experiences
of patients in relation to dignity during end-of-
life
care in emergency departments.
‘Dignity as an individual's attribute’ and ‘Acting with dignity: Dignity as a
behavioural attribute’.
Conclusion: Patient dignity in end-of-
life
care is centred around the principle...
Palabra/s clave
advanced illness
dignity
emergency departments
end-of-life care
nursing
qualitative research
hermeneutics