Researching a good death

study researching the " good death " : qualitative Key challenges

Objective To understand key challenges in researching end of life issues and identify ways of overcoming these. Design Qualitative study involving in-depth interviews with researchers and focus groups with people affected

A Good Death

The Institute of Medicine defines a good death a "one that is free from avoidable death and suffering for patients, families and caregivers in general accordance with the patients' and families' wishes." The current system creates barriers to reducing the stress and suffering that accompany a patient's end of life. Data and eHealth technology, if it were more accessible, could help patients, fa...

Criteria for a good death.

This brief paper advances the concept of a "good death," outlines ten specific criteria for a good death, and proposes a simple golden rule for optimal dying.

The good death.

Key challenges and ways forward in researching the "good death": qualitative in-depth interview and focus group study.

OBJECTIVE To understand key challenges in researching end of life issues and identify ways of overcoming these. DESIGN Qualitative study involving in-depth interviews with researchers and focus groups with people affected by cancer. PARTICIPANTS An international sample of 32 researchers; seven patients with experience of cancer; and four carers in south east Scotland. RESULTS Researchers ...