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[Centenarians preparing for the end of life?]
BACKGROUND: The population of centenarians has grown immensely in Germany but has yet hardly been considered in research on dying and death. Due to their very old age centenarians are especially intensively confronted with the challenge of the end of life.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze how centenarians handle the existential challenge of the end of life and which aspects are especially significant for them. Conclusions drawn from this analysis were used to identify factors to improve the needs-based provision of care.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Trained interviewers interrogated 15 centenarians living in Berlin using semi-structured interviews based on theoretically developed and tested guidelines. Subsequently, the interviews were transcribed, computer coded and analyzed following the method of the qualitative content analysis according to Kuckartz.
RESULTS: In the categories "experience with dying and death" and "preparing for the end of life" it was shown to be significant that respondents often referred to the dying of others with respect to their worries and wishes at the end of their life. Additionally, the subcategories "putting things in order", "settling provision of care" and "having conversations" were shown to be highly relevant for the participants in the study.
CONCLUSION: Decisions related to care in the process of dying, for example by advance directives, arrangements for inheritance and funeral as well as communication about dying and death, are central needs of centenarians when preparing for the end of life. There is sometimes considerable need for professional support and protection.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze how centenarians handle the existential challenge of the end of life and which aspects are especially significant for them. Conclusions drawn from this analysis were used to identify factors to improve the needs-based provision of care.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Trained interviewers interrogated 15 centenarians living in Berlin using semi-structured interviews based on theoretically developed and tested guidelines. Subsequently, the interviews were transcribed, computer coded and analyzed following the method of the qualitative content analysis according to Kuckartz.
RESULTS: In the categories "experience with dying and death" and "preparing for the end of life" it was shown to be significant that respondents often referred to the dying of others with respect to their worries and wishes at the end of their life. Additionally, the subcategories "putting things in order", "settling provision of care" and "having conversations" were shown to be highly relevant for the participants in the study.
CONCLUSION: Decisions related to care in the process of dying, for example by advance directives, arrangements for inheritance and funeral as well as communication about dying and death, are central needs of centenarians when preparing for the end of life. There is sometimes considerable need for professional support and protection.
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