Supporting family caregivers with palliative symptom management: A qualitative analysis of the provision of an emergency medication kit in the home setting

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Rosenberg, John, Bullen, Tracey and Maher, Kate. (2015). Supporting family caregivers with palliative symptom management: A qualitative analysis of the provision of an emergency medication kit in the home setting. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care. 32(5), pp. 484 - 489. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049909114531326
AuthorsRosenberg, John, Bullen, Tracey and Maher, Kate
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Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative analysis was to examine the experiences of family caregivers supporting a dying person in the home setting. In particular, it explores caregivers’ perceptions of receiving palliative care at home when supplied with an emergency medication kit (EMK). Results: Most family caregivers described preexisting medication management strategies that were unable to provide timely intervention in symptoms. The EMK was largely viewed as an effective strategy in providing timely symptom control and preventing readmission to inpatient care. Caregivers reported varying levels of confidence in the administration of medication. Conclusion: The provision of an EMK is an effective strategy for improving symptom control and preventing inpatient admissions of home-dwelling palliative care patients.

Year2015
JournalAmerican Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
Journal citation32 (5), pp. 484 - 489
ISSN1049-9091
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1177/1049909114531326
Page range484 - 489
Research GroupInstitute of Child Protection Studies
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