@article{ref1,
title="What constitutes a good and bad death?: perspectives of homeless older adults",
journal="Death studies",
year="2015",
author="Ko, Eunjeong and Kwak, Jung and Nelson-Becker, Holly",
volume="39",
number="7",
pages="422-432",
abstract="This qualitative study explored perspectives toward a good or bad death among twenty-one older homeless adults residing in transitional housing. Using grounded theory approach, the themes for a good death were: 1) dying peacefully; 2) not suffering; 3) experiencing spiritual connection; and 4) making amends with significant others. Themes for a bad death were: 1) experiencing death by accident or violence; 2) prolonging life with life supports; 3) becoming dependent while entering a dying trajectory; and 4) dying alone. Healthcare professionals need to develop a culturally sensitive approach for end-of-life care grounded in understanding unique needs of older homeless adults.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0748-1187",
doi="10.1080/07481187.2014.958629",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2014.958629"
}