Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2647489 | Collegian | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThis paper investigates the support needs of people living alone with a terminal illness from a client perspective. In depth, interviews were conducted with 11 clients from Silver Chain Hospice Care in Western Australia to capture their personal experiences of managing at home alone and to assess their physical, social and emotional needs. Findings provided useful insights with respect to many of the motivations, beliefs and wishes of individuals who endeavour to cope on their own with minimal assistance. The needs of these individuals are practical, emotional, physical and existential. At the heart of these concerns is a strong need to be independent and maintain a sense of dignity at end of life.
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Authors
S. Aoun, L.J. Kristjanson, L. Oldham, D. Currow,