|   | 
Details
   web
Record
Author (up) Norton, V.
Title Don't wait until we are struggling: what patients and family caregivers tell us about using a syringe driver Type Journal Article
Year 2014 Publication Kai Tiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 12-16
Keywords Patients and family caregiver; Syringe driver; Palliative care; Symptom management
Abstract Undertakes a study to ascertain the experiences, perceptions and assumptions of patients and their family caregiver(s) about the use of a syringe driver in palliative care. Enrols hospice cancer patients who use syringe drivers to provide continuous delivery of drugs. Conducts interviews with 27 individuals: 12 patient/family caregiver pairs, and 3 caregivers. Uses thematic analysis to apply codes to data to reveal shared versus unique experiences.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1399
Permanent link to this record