International journal of palliative nursing
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To investigate older British South Asians' views on dying at acute hospitals. ⋯ Allowing older relatives to die in hospital seems to evoke feelings of missed filial responsibilities and guilt among family carers among older ethnic minorities. The presence of cultural paranoia and mistrust often led minorities to experience sub-standard end-of-life care in acute hospitals.
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Dion Smyth's review of palliative nursing on the internet.
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To address a gap in the literature by exploring bereaved families' perceptions of the transition to palliative care for their relative in long-term care. ⋯ Engaging family and relevant internal and external health providers in care planning not only promotes care in line with resident wishes but also assists family bereavement. Results indicate the need for the development of a new collaborative, multidisciplinary model to enhance the delivery of palliative care in long-term care.
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To investigate spiritual caring by palliative care nurses and to describe their interventions. ⋯ A conceptual understanding of spiritual caring was identified.