Open AccessEnd of life care for long-term neurological conditions: A meta-ethnographic review of the experiences of informal carers
Author(s) -
Michael Toze,
Mo Ray,
Thomas George,
Kelly Sisson,
David Nelson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
palliative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.989
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1477-030X
pISSN - 0269-2163
DOI - 10.1177/0269216320974262
Subject(s) - palliative care , context (archaeology) , medicine , qualitative research , quality of life (healthcare) , end of life care , nursing , critical appraisal , ethnography , gerontology , alternative medicine , sociology , paleontology , social science , anthropology , biology , pathology
Family and friends are key providers of care for people living with a long-term neurological condition. Neurological conditions are a significant global contributor to disability and premature death. However, previous research suggests carers often struggle to access appropriate support at end of life.
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