Pilot testing of a question prompt sheet to encourage family caregivers of cancer patients and physicians to discuss end-of-life issues

• Published in: American journal of hospice & palliative medicine Vol. 26; no. 1; p. 24
• Main Authors: Hebert, R S, Schulz, R, Copeland, V C, Arnold, R M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2009
• Subjects: Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Aged; Attitude to Death; Caregivers - psychology; Counseling - methods; Female; Focus Groups; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasms - nursing; Palliative Care - methods; Pilot Projects; Professional-Family Relations; Social Support; Surveys and Questionnaires; Terminal Care - methods

Family members of patients with advanced illness have many questions. Unfortunately, several barriers prevent caregivers from discussing their questions with the physicians caring for the patient. Although question prompt sheets can be helpful in overcoming barriers to communication, few have been d...