Bemötande av anhöriga i samband med dödsfall : En allmän litteraturöversikt ur ett sjuksköterskeperspektiv

Sammanfattning: Background: In the event of a death, relatives may experience several different emotions. Previous research showed that relatives experienced that it was important to be given sufficient information in the event of death, and that the treatment had a clear impact on relatives’ feelings. In order to achieve this treatment, nurses were required to provide respectful treatment where the information was adapted to the needs of each individual relative, for a safer experience for everyone. Aim: To illuminate nurses’ experiences of the treatment of relatives in connection with deaths in inpatient care. Method: In the degree project, a general literature review has been used. Twelve articles were analyzed in total, of which nine qualitative, two quantitative and one mixed method. Results: Five different themes could be produced based on the results of the articles, which are Obstacles that affects the treatment, The importance of the relationship in the treatment, The importance of information in the treatment, Supporting relatives in case of death and Follow-up of the grief. Conclusion: In order for relatives to be able to receive appropriate treatment, it is necessary that nurses’ conditions are developed. This can be done by managing various obstacles regarding surroundings, time, personnel and competence.