Ethical Issues Throughout the Palliative Care Process
Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals and Family Caregivers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13629024 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mustafa Levent Özgönül (0000-0003-4135-1643, Akdeniz University), Nilüfer Korkmaz Yaylagül (0000-0001-9918-7968, Akdeniz University), Fatma Banu Demirdaş (0000-0002-7001-2205, Turgut Özal University, corresponding author), Mustafa Çoban (0000-0002-7059-4081, Akdeniz University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 302228251400436-302228251400436 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228251400436 |
| PMID | 41253174 |
| OpenAlex | W4416330306 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
This study examines how ethical issues in palliative care are perceived and experienced by healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Türkiye. Using a phenomenological qualitative design, in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 healthcare professionals and 10 family caregivers. Thematic analysis revealed two key themes: "decision-making process" and "service process." While both groups shared similar ethical concerns, their priorities differed. Healthcare professionals emphasized institutional and professional challenges, whereas family caregivers focused on communication gaps, emotional needs, and inadequate patient-centered care. The findings highlight the complex interaction of professional authority, cultural norms, and institutional constraints shaping ethical practices. Strengthening ethical decision-making requires fostering open dialogue between healthcare teams and families, enhancing ethical awareness, clarifying informed consent, and ensuring fair access to services. These insights contribute to improving ethical standards, education, and research in palliative care. Based on participants' lived experiences, these findings contribute to strengthening the ethical foundations of palliative care in Türkiye
Ethical issues · Family caregivers · Health care · Health professionals · Palliative care · Thematic analysis · Ethics in medical practice · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Patient Dignity and Privacy
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |