Withdrawal of Artificial Nutrition: Influence of Prior Experience on the Perception of Caregivers

Conclusion:
The coherence of the withdrawal of AN with the personal beliefs of the caregivers, already high in the absence of being confronted with this practice, is better among caregivers who have been confronted with this situation. The lack of information perceived by caregivers should prompt us to develop additional training on the withdrawal of AN, its objectives, and its clinical consequences.

Source: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine - May 8, 2015 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Leheup, B. F., Piot, E., Goetz, C., Quilliot, D., Niemier, J.-Y., Wary, B., Ducrocq, X. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research