FAMILY PERSPECTIVES on Dying in Long-Term Care Settings
- 1 November 1999
- journal article
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Vol. 25 (11) , 19-25
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-19991101-08
Abstract
Journal of Gerontological Nursing | ABSTRACTDying is a central experience in the life of a family. Yet there are few studies of dying in longterm care and the role of a family. The dynamic relationships among families, staff, and residents in long-term care facilities related to the process of dying is an area where research is needed. As part of a larger study of death and dying in long-term care settings, 11 family members whoKeywords
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