Proactive end-of-life conversations in residential care homes: a qualitative interview study exploring residents’ and family members’ experiences

Abstract Background Due to population aging, residential care homes are increasingly providing end-of-life care for residents with multiple chronic illnesses and cognitive decline. Proactive end-of-life communication, a component of Advance Care Planning, has been suggested as a means of providing h...

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Published in:	BMC Geriatrics
Main Authors:	Åsa Mikaelsson, Lars E. Eriksson, Terese Stenfors, Ida Goliath
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Residential care home End-of-life conversations Advance care planning Qualitative research Family support Person centred care
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05916-7