Abstract

This research is a qualitative driven mixed methods study to discover, describe and analyse the culture care meanings of renal dialysis patients and carers during their decision-making about end-of-life care priorities. The decision outcomes are individualised, situational, and contextual in which culture plays a central influence.

Author Details

Paul Chi-wai Lee, MSocSc, MHA, BN; Glenda Parmenter, PhD; Yoni Luxford, PhD, GradDipPHC, GradCertTertTeach, BSW, CertMidwifery, CertNurs -- School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, Australia

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Culture Care, Decision-Making at End-of-Life, Dialysis Patient and Carer

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Decisions of Chinese dialysis patients and caregivers about care priorities at final stage of life

Dublin, Ireland

This research is a qualitative driven mixed methods study to discover, describe and analyse the culture care meanings of renal dialysis patients and carers during their decision-making about end-of-life care priorities. The decision outcomes are individualised, situational, and contextual in which culture plays a central influence.