Abstract
hospice staff. Aim: To explore doctors’ and nurses’ perceptions of using the LCP within the hospice
setting. Methods: A purposive sample of ten nurses and five doctors who had worked at the hospice
for at least six months were selected. This was designed to represent staff working at various grades
within the organisation. Individual interviews (audio-taped and transcribed) lasting between 30
minutes and one hour were undertaken. A semi-structured topic guide was used to enable the identification of salient themes. Results: A total of 13 interviews of nine nurses and four doctors were
undertaken. The LCP was generally regarded by both groups as a useful and important document for
the delivery of consistent and appropriate care to dying patients and their carers. Its usefulness as a
teaching tool for new/inexperienced staff was also highlighted. Perceptions of hospice staff and staff
from the acute sector differed in subtle ways. Conclusion: The pathway was generally regarded
favourably by both doctors and nurses in this sample.
Partnership with patients: an exploration of palliative nursing
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Event | Liverpool Care of the Dying Pathway Conference - London, United Kingdom Duration: 25 Dec 2004 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Liverpool Care of the Dying Pathway Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 25/12/04 → … |