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Supporting family caregivers with palliative symptom management: A qualitative analysis of the provision of an emergency medication kit in the home setting
Rosenberg, John Bullen, Tracey Maher, Kate
Rosenberg, John
Bullen, Tracey
Maher, Kate
Abstract
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.
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Date
2015
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Journal article
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American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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32
Issue
5
Page Range
484-489
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