ArticleBMC geriatrics2023
Good death for people living with dementia: a qualitative study.
Article in BMC geriatrics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Meaning and Influencing Factors of a Good Death for Community-Dwelling Individuals With Dementia: An Integrative Review.International journal of older people nursing · 2026Review
- The End of Life With Dementia in Asian Countries: Barriers, Facilitators and a Research Agenda for Advancing a Palliative Approach.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2026Review
- The impact of withholding and withdrawal life-sustaining treatment issues on patients with sepsis: a prospective, nationwide, multicenter cohort study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Indonesian Christian nurses' perspectives on peaceful death: A qualitative study.Belitung nursing journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundEnsuring a good death is one of the primary objectives of palliative care and end-of-life care. There is insufficient evidence regarding what defines a good death for people living with dementia. Obtaining an understanding of what constitutes a good death could help improve dementia care. This study aimed to explore how multiple stakeholders perceive a good death for people living with dementia.
methodsThis qualitative study was carried out across six prefectures in Japan. Enrollment of participants took place within dementia outpatient clinics, hospitals, daycare centers, and community centers. A total of thirty-three in-depth interviews with people living with dementia, physicians, and nurses were conducted. Six focus group discussions were performed with family caregivers and care workers. Verbatim transcripts of the interviews were prepared, and inductive content analysis was used to examine the data.
findingsRegarding the perception of a good death, the following themes were derived: (1) painless death; (2) dying in a preferred environment; (3) family's coping with loss; (4) maintaining regular life; (5) living with respect; and (6) preparation for death. All these themes are interrelated. Participants viewed a good death as a process rather than a single event.
conclusionThis study identifies crucial components of a good death for people living with dementia. The findings could be used to improve dementia care.
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