Australian psychologists' perceptions on their role in end‐of‐life care of older adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11509787 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kitty Vivekananda (0000-0002-4936-0993, Monash University, corresponding author), Nathan McNamara (Monash University), P Chan (0009-0001-3842-7945, Monash University), Chun‐Yin Ma (Monash University), Chunyin Ma (Monash University), Carlie Spinks (Monash University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 715-728 |
| Publication date | 2020-02-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Psychologist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0005-0067 • E-ISSN: 1742-9544 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/ap.12456 |
| OpenAlex | W3008395542 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 19 |
ObjectiveThe role of the psychologist within End of Life (EOL) care is poorly established, despite calls for greater involvement from both Australian and international researchers. The current study aims to develop a deeper understanding of Australian psychologists' perceptions on their current and potential roles in EOL care.MethodsSemi‐structured interviews were conducted with registered psychologists (N = 35), and thematic analysis was applied to these interviews to identify themes and subthemes pertaining to psychologists' understandings of their role in EOL care.ResultsSix overarching themes were developed from the interview data: (a) Specific EOL Clients Assessment Skills; (b) Diverse and Multifaceted Interventions with Clients; (c) Skills Used in the Broader EOL system; (d) Barriers to Greater Visibility from Outside the Profession; (e) Barriers within the Profession; (f) Pathways to Greater Visibility.ConclusionThe potential exists for psychologists to improve psycho‐social‐spiritual‐community outcomes at EOL and to meet the increasing demands of an ageing demographic with greater associated caregiver burden
End-of-life care · Medical education · Palliative care · Perception · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Medicine · Nursing · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Patient Dignity and Privacy · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.43 |
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| Citation span | 2019 - 2025 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |