2015
Authors
Merryn Gott; Tess Moeke-Maxwell; Lisa Ann Williams; Stella Black; Gabriella Trussardi; Janine L Wiles; Rangimarie Mules; Anna Rolleston; Ngaire M Kerse
Abstract
Background The number of people dying in advanced old age is increasing rapidly and building the evidence base regarding end - of - life care for older people has been identified as an international policy priority. The unique opportunity to link longitudinal studies of ageing with studies exploring the end of life circumstances of older people remains under-exploited internationally. Very little is known about the specific circumstances, cultural needs and care preferences of indigenous older people, including Māori, at end - of - life and the needs of their whānau/ extended family carers.
Ultimately this study has the potential to inform better outcomes for the growing numbers of people dying in advanced old age both in New Zealand and internationally, as well as their whānau and family caregivers. It also highlights the ability to generate an in-depth understanding of end-of-life circumstances by appending studies of palliative and end-of-life care onto existing longitudinal studies.ion) over and above usual CR services in New Zealand adults diagnosed with CHD.
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