The aim of the study was to explore the following research question: What are the perceived
needs of family members/friends while their loved one is receiving end-of-life care while in …

The processes of aging and confronting mortality are often accompanied by unique
psychological challenges. From the perspective of positive psychology, such challenges can …

Abstract Background and Objective: Even though cancer is the second most common cause
of death, little is known about the extent to which family caregivers find meaning and benefit …

Context Despite improvements in end-of-life care, some unrelieved suffering persists for
patients with advanced illness and their family members. Hospice and palliative care …

Aim To report analysis of the concept death preparedness in the context of end‐of‐life
shared decisions and communication. Background Forty percent of older people require …

Along with the increase in elderly patients with chronic and disabling conditions, the number
of family caregivers continues to rise. Caregiving has been associated with negative …

The article explores the underlying reasons for patients' self‐perception of being a burden
(SPB) in family settings, including its impact on relationships when wishes to die (WTD) are …

Aim To explore how family caregivers experience involvement in palliative care. Design A
qualitative design with a narrative approach was used. Methods Purposive sampling and …

Caring for a dying relative is demanding, and family caregivers have acknowledged many
unmet needs associated with their caregiver role. Consistently, caregivers of dying patients …

Understanding family dynamics is a key component in providing comprehensive care for
persons with progressive illnesses and their caregivers. The purpose of this study was to …