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- Title
Discussing life story, forgiveness, heritage, and legacy with patients with life-limiting illnesses.
- Authors
Keall, Robyn M.; Butow, Phyllis N.; Steinhauser, Karen E.; Clayton, Josephine M.
- Abstract
Aim: To explore the perceptions that individuals with life-limiting illnesses have about their lives, both positive and negative, and their messages to future generations. Methods: A preparation and life completion intervention (Outlook) was assessed for acceptability and feasibility in an Australian palliative care setting. This paper reports a qualitative analysis of the participants' responses to the intervention. The intervention sessions were audiotaped, transcribed, and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Eleven participants were recruited from inpatient and outpatient hospital and hospice settings. Three overarching themes were identified: life review, current situation, and legacy/principles. Conclusions: The intervention provided insights into individual palliative care patients' sense of self, views of their current situation, hopes, and how they would like to be remembered.
- Publication
International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 2011, Vol 17, Issue 9, p454
- ISSN
1357-6321
- Publication type
Journal Article