“He's on His Dying Bed”: Next-of-Kin's Experiences of the Dying Body

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Summary

Interviews were conducted with the next-of-kin of 78 Veterans who died in Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, to discuss their experiences transitioning from home care to hospital care. Next-of-kin expressed concerns over cleanliness and alterations in routine, and recommended speaking to patients.

Citation
Drentea, P., Williams, B. R., Bailey, F. A., Burgio, K. L. (2015). “He's on His Dying Bed”: Next-of-Kin's Experiences of the Dying Body. Death Studies, 40, 10-Jan. doi:10.1080/07481187.2015.1056565