• Int J Palliat Nurs · Dec 2004

    An evaluation of dependency assessment: experiences of staff, patients and carers in a UK hospice.

    • Helen Quinn, Helen Allan, and Karen Bryan.
    • Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey GU16 7UJ, UK.
    • Int J Palliat Nurs. 2004 Dec 1; 10 (12): 592-9.

    AimTo evaluate the experiences of health-care professionals, service users and carers of service users from a UK hospice in relation to dependency assessment.DesignQualitative evaluation.SamplePurposive, convenience sample of hospice staff, patients receiving hospice services and carers of patients receiving hospice services.MethodsFocus group interviews with hospice staff and carers of hospice service users. Individual interviews with patients.ResultsStaff felt the tool used produced inaccurate results, in part because of omissions in content. They did not perceive the data produced affected working practice, e.g. staffing levels. Patients described unobtrusive assessment and stated their needs were met. Carers reported feelings of isolation. They also described differing information and support needs from the patients.ConclusionFurther research is required to improve the validity of dependency data collection. Further investigation of carer assessment is also justified.

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