Background: Patients with advanced cancer are increasingly expected to self-manage. Thus
far, this topic has received little systematic attention. Aim: To summarise studies describing …

Purpose To summarise what is currently known about the psychosocial morbidity,
experiences, and needs of people with cancer and their informal caregivers, who live in rural …

Dignified care is a central issue in the nursing care of older adults. Nurses are expected to
treat older adults with dignity, and older adults wish to be treated in a dignified manner …

Background: Compassion is seen as a core professional value in nursing and as essential
in the effort of relieving suffering and promoting well-being in palliative care patients …

Background: End-of-life care must be relevant to the dying person and their family caregiver
regardless of where they live. Rural areas are distinct and need special consideration …

Background Many cancer patients prefer to receive palliative treatment at home, as it allows
them to be in a familiar and comfortable environment. Integrating Advance Care Planning …

In this study, we explored and identified crucial experiences that constitute dignity and loss
of dignity among older women living with incurable cancer at home. In-depth interviews with …

Rural home nursing care is a neglected area in the research of palliative care offered to
older cancer patients. Because access to specialized services is hampered by long …

Syöpäpotilaan ja hänen läheisensä selviytymistä edistävät tekijät palliatiivisen hoidon
aikana - systemaattinen kirjall Page 1 HOITOTIEDE 2017, 29 (3), 195–206 Saapunut 05.02.2016 …

Background: Preserving terminally ill patients' dignity and well-being through dignified and
holistic care has become the overarching goal in palliative care services. However, dignity is …