Journal
OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING
Volume -, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/00302228231190240
Keywords
adults and death; cancer; palliative care; end of life; place of death
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This research provides limited knowledge about the preferences of Colombian patients with advanced cancer regarding their final moments, place of death, and post-death wishes. The study conducted 23 in-depth interviews with patients of different age groups. The findings showed that while many participants desired a peaceful death, the topic of death itself was largely uncomfortable to discuss. Socioeconomic and geographical factors significantly influenced the wishes and preferences expressed by the participants.
There is limited knowledge regarding Colombian patients with advanced cancer preferences regarding their final moments, place of death, and post-death wishes. To better understand these preferences, we conducted 23 in-depth interviews with patients between the ages of 28 and 78 receiving treatment at two academic hospitals and the National Cancer Institute. While many participants desired a peaceful death, few were comfortable discussing the topic of death directly. Some younger participants expressed an interest in euthanasia but had not received any guidance or support. While several participants preferred a home death, some expressed a desire to die in a hospital due to better symptom control. Additionally, when discussing post-death wishes, some participants expressed frustration about being unable to have these conversations with their loved ones and their preferences for funeral arrangements. Socioeconomic and geographical factors significantly impacted the wishes and preferences expressed, with many individuals hesitant to initiate difficult conversations.
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