A qualitative study exploring the difficulties influencing decision making at the end of life for people with dementia

ConclusionsThis study suggests that decision making at the end of life for people with dementia has the potential to be improved. More planning earlier in the course of dementia with an on‐going approach to conversation may increase preparedness and family carers’ expectations of end of life.

Source: Health Expectations - June 22, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Kethakie Lamahewa, Rammya Mathew, Steve Iliffe, Jane Wilcock, Jill Manthorpe, Elizabeth L Sampson, Nathan Davies Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research