Projektdetails

General palliative care (GPC) is an important service for elderly, care-dependent people with chronic illnesses, but it is currently offered in an unstructured and inadequately coordinated manner. The aim of the study is to examine the needs of these people and the characteristics of palliative care, as well as to identify requirements for collaboration in long-term care. A multimethod design, based on Grounded Theory, was used, including an integrative review, problem-centered interviews, and a qualitative survey. The results show that the desires of the elderly for continuous, well-coordinated care largely align with the expectations of professional caregivers. Professional caregivers see “being there” as a central feature of palliative care, supported by teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration. However, there are challenges and areas for improvement, particularly regarding communication and exchange. Current conditions and structures limit the possibilities for designing GPC. The results encourage rethinking existing communication structures and forms of collaboration. A holistic care approach, tailored to the individual resources and needs of the affected individuals, is deemed necessary to ensure integrated palliative care.