Decision-making of artificial nutrition and hydration in hospice care: A qualitative study of Chinese patients and family caregivers
Through the framework, this study can enhance health care providers' understanding of the decision-making process and also can aid in tailoring support to align treatment choices with patients' preferences. The study highlights the interplay between emotional and rational aspects in decision-making of ANH and emphasizes the need for health care providers to recognize individual, medical, and social factors. These findings can enhance the decision-making experience of hospice patients and family caregivers, ultimately improving the quality of hospice care.
Authors
- Bo Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0127-9632)
- Feng Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1425-1623)
- Yunrong Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5615-7006)
- Yuan Ji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2874-5904)
- Guoren Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5344-8480)
- Liuliu Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3199-5317)
- Tiantian Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0872-5095)
- Yun Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8845-5546)
Institutions
- Jiangsu Cancer Hospital (CN)
- Nanjing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2025.100744
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76
Funders
- Jiangsu Commission of Health