Journal article
Finding privacy from a public death: A qualitative exploration of how a dedicated space for end-of-life care in an acute hospital impacts on dying patients and their families
Journal of Clinical Nursing, Vol.24(15-16), pp.2164-2174
2015
Abstract
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
To explore the experiences and perceptions of hospital staff caring for dying patients in a dedicated patient/family room (named Lotus Room).
BACKGROUND:
Dying in hospital is a common outcome for people across the world. However, noise and activity in acute environments present barriers to quality end-of-life care. This is of concern because care provided to dying patients has been shown to affect both the patients and the bereaved families.
DESIGN:
A qualitative descriptive approach was used.
METHODS:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 multidisciplinary staff and seven families provided information through an investigator-developed instrument.
RESULTS:
Qualitative data analysis generated three categories describing: Dying in an hospital; The Lotus Room; and the Outcomes for patients and families. The Lotus Room was seen as a large, private and, ultimately, safe space for patients and families within the public hospital environment. Family feedback supported staff perspectives that the Lotus Room facilitated family presence and communication.
CONCLUSIONS:
The privacy afforded by the Lotus Room within this acute hospital provided benefits for the dying patients and grieving families. Improved outcomes included a peaceful death for patients, which may have assisted the family with their bereavement.
RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE:
This study provides evidence of how the physical environment can address well-established barriers to quality end-of-life care in acute hospitals.
Details
- Title
- Finding privacy from a public death: A qualitative exploration of how a dedicated space for end-of-life care in an acute hospital impacts on dying patients and their families
- Authors/Creators
- S. Slatyer (Author/Creator) - Sir Charles Gairdner HospitalC. Pienaar (Author/Creator) - Curtin UniversityA.M. Williams (Author/Creator) - Sir Charles Gairdner HospitalK. Proctor (Author/Creator) - Sir Charles Gairdner HospitalL. Hewitt (Author/Creator) - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- Publication Details
- Journal of Clinical Nursing, Vol.24(15-16), pp.2164-2174
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishing Inc.
- Identifiers
- 991005540260807891
- Copyright
- © 2015 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Health Professions
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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