Challenges in end-of-life and death care management in Portuguese residential care facilities: A qualitative study.
AbstractBackgroundObjectiveMethodsResultsConclusionsStructural, organizational, and relational challenges continue to limit the quality of end-of-life care delivered in Residential Care Facilities (RCFs).To explore the main barriers and constraints experienced by healthcare professionals in providin...
| Publicado en: | Death Studies pp. 1 - 8 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Feb2026
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