Recherche en soins infirmiers
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To evaluate the extent and the quality of the research related to End of life conflicts in palliative care from 1995 to 2004. Accessible Literature of several electronic data bases (BDSP, Cinhal, Cochrane, Francis, Medline, Psychinfo, Saphir, Scopus and Web of science) as well as the grey literature. Studies published in French and English between 1995 and 2004 reporting end of life conflicts, tensions, disagreements, disputes in the context of palliative care. ⋯ Conflicts are mainly resolved through mediation and ethical discussions. Research data on end of life conflicts is scarce at all levels (quantity, quality, methods, social impact, and epistemology). A better understanding of end of life conflict might foster a more adequate management of difficult situations and ultimately a more peaceful death of patients, mourning of families and every day work of health professionals
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The aim of the study was to identify the perception health professionals in palliative care had of end of life conflicts. The nature of t he conflicts,their prevalence, intensity, causes andeffects were specially addressed. Furthermore proposals of possible solutions of conflicts were investigated. ⋯ End of life conflicts are a common reality. They may compromise the quality of care and may contribute to high economic and social costs. They should be put on the public health agenda as a high priority.