%0 Journal Article
%T Experiences of caregivers desiring to refuse life-prolonging treatment for their elderly parents at the end of life
%A Mariko Yamamoto
%A Mikiko Ito
%A Ryo Odachi
%A Tomoko Tamaki
%A Tomotaka Sobue
%A Yuki Maura
%A Yuri Kitamura
%J International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
%D 2019
%R https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2019.1632110
%X ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to clarify the experiences of caregivers desiring to refuse life-prolonging treatment for their elderly parents at the end of life. Methods: A semi-structured interview was performed for four family caregivers who wanted to refuse life-prolonging treatment suggested by the physicians. Results: In this study, four caregivers who refused life-prolonging treatment suggested by the physicians for their elderly parents completed semi-structured interviews. The obtained data were analyzed in relation to the theme ¡°Experiences of caregivers who desire to refuse life-prolonging treatment for their elderly parents at the end of life.¡± As a result, 38 subcategories and 12 categories were extracted. Conclusions: Participants in this study initially had a negative view of life-prolonging treatment. However, they agonized over the decision when they received conflicting advice from the physicians. The participants indicated that physicians¡¯ advice and attitudes complicated their decisions to reject life-prolonging treatment for their elderly parents
%U https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17482631.2019.1632110