Abstract

Research studies have noted an improvement in end-of-life (EOL) patient's quality of life (QOL) from hospice. However, little research has been conducted to explore how the involvement of hospice care affects those in an assisted living facility (ALF). The purpose of this quantitative, pre and post-test quasi experimental design DPI project was to see to what degree a relationship exists between the care and communication bundle (independent variable) implementation and QOL (dependent variable) for 20 EOL patients on hospice in an ALF in Central Georgia. Jean Watson theory of caring and the theoretical domains framework (TDF) guided this project. The clinical question was: Will the implementation of a care and communication bundle to assist the healthcare team in facilitating the process of continuous planning for EOL patients on hospice care result in an increased QOL for patients in ALF?

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 13878279; ProQuest document ID: 2228324896. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Brendalee Carty Obiorah, DNP, MSN, BSN

Sigma Membership

Theta Tau

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Care Processes, Assisted Living Facilities, Quality of Life, Hospice

Advisor

JoAnna Cartwright

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Grand Canyon University

Degree Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2024-07-24

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