Objective: The “good death” is a dynamic concept and has evolved over time to become a
“revivalist” good death: a planned, peaceful, and dignified death, at home, surrounded by …

Nationally recognised as the definitive guide to clinical nursing skills, The Royal Marsden
Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures has provided essential nursing knowledge and up-to …

Background: Caring of the dying patients and facing the death can be a stressful and difficult
experience for nurses. Besides personal and professional experiences, nurses' own …

This report presents a rapid review of published peer reviewed research about end of life
care pathways focused on the dying phase. In particular it examines evidence in relation to …

This qualitative study explored perspectives toward a good or bad death among 21 older
homeless adults residing in transitional housing. Using grounded theory approach, the …

Purpose: We conducted a descriptive correlational study to determine a relationship
between nurses' awareness of good death and attitudes toward terminal care, which in turn …

Older people who die alone are commonly portrayed negatively in the academic and
popular literature. Dying alone is viewed either as an outcome of anti-social behaviour or the …

Little is known about the psychological phenomenology of death. Reported across known
history and in all cultures by those who have died or been close to death, NDEs challenge …

Delivery of end‐of‐life care has gained prominence in the UK, driven by a focus upon the
importance of patient choice. In practice choice is influenced by several factors, including the …

The article discusses the importance of supportive care for patients diagnosed with
advanced pancreatic cancer who suffer burden of symptoms and require numerous …