Acceptability of supporting lay-carer administration of anticipatory subcutaneous medications at home: a qualitative study using the theoretical framework of acceptability
While the Palliate intervention was generally viewed as acceptable and potentially beneficial, its broader implementation requires careful consideration. Its acceptability was conditional on carers receiving clear training, ongoing professional support, and being able to participate voluntarily. These findings offer new insights into the boundaries of lay caregiving and have implications for the implementation of family-administered end-of-life care within health systems. Further research is needed to evaluate its safety, impact, and feasibility in diverse contexts before wider adoption can be recommended.
Authors
- Kate Grailey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4104-8444)
- Bryony Dean Franklin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2892-1245)
- Calandra Feather (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1322-6589)
- David Sunkersing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9010-1435)
- Leila Shepherd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7077-6178)
- Joanne Droney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5709-1703)
- Imogen Eastwood
- Ivor Williams
- Ara Wardkes Darzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7815-7989)
- Bee Wee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7714-0349)
- Lisa O’Hara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0721-1308)
Institutions
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- The London College (GB)
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Palliative Care
- Published
- 2025-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01942-9
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00