Abstract
This chapter examines the considerations that must be made when assessing family carer perceptions on the quality of healthcare delivery at the end of life. It discusses the conceptual framework for evaluating the quality of palliative care developed by Avis Donabedian and analyses the ethical considerations in assessing family carer satisfaction. The findings reveal that family carer satisfaction with care is a key outcome variable for evaluating the quality of palliative care. However, given the limitations of existing measures of quality of care, novel approaches to assessing quality and evaluating family carer perceptions of care should be developed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Family Carers in Palliative Care |
| Subtitle of host publication | A guide for health and social care professionals |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press/UNESCO |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191730252 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780199216901 |
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| Publication status | Published - 17 Nov 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Avis donabedian
- Family carer perceptions
- Healthcare delivery
- Palliative care
- Quality of care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing(all)