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Engelsk titel: The value of initial systematic needs-assessment interviews with incurably ill and dying patients Läs online Författare: Frölund, Jannie Christina ; Stoklund, A Nette Ravnsgaard ; Oehlenschlaeger, Lone Språk: Dan Antal referenser: 10 Dokumenttyp: Artikel UI-nummer: 15123818

Tidskrift

Sygeplejersken 2015;115(14)70- ISSN 0106-8350 KIBs bestånd av denna tidskrift

Sammanfattning

The trend nationwide in Denmark indicates that the care pathway for patients with incurable disease is becoming more protracted and more complicated than in the past. In recent years, the population of patients on open-ended stays in the Medical Ward, Vejle Hospital has increased by 279 per cent. In response to this situation, the Medical Ward introduced initial systematic needs-assessment interviews with the aim of giving incurably ill and dying patients end-of-life care in which palliation is individualised based on the patient’s and family’s personal needs and preferences. The introduction of the interview practice was evaluated by means of a questionnaire-based survey of relatives approximately three months after the patient’s death. The survey included 30 patients, and 20 of their relatives responded to the questionnaire. The results demonstrate that an initial, systematic, needs- assessment interview is a helpful care measure conducive to fulfilment of patients’ needs. Equally, the results show that the interview helps to ensure continuity and peace of mind in transitioning from the treating to the referring department.