• Nursing times · Dec 2002

    Patient preferences for a single or shared room in a hospice.

    • Steve Kirk.
    • St Gemma's Hospice, Leeds.
    • Nurs Times. 2002 Dec 10;98(50):39-41.

    AbstractThis study considers the preferences of hospice patients in relation to whether they would like to stay in a single or a shared bedroom and what factors might affect those preferences. It takes note of the circumstances that are likely to be found in a hospice in relation to difficult symptoms such as diarrhoea, the process of dying and noise from other patients. The findings show that patients generally have a preference for single rooms in order to preserve their dignity, respect and privacy. It also shows that choice is important and that a number of shared rooms will always be required for patients who prefer to have company.

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