[Terminal palliative care at home: an analysis of the difficulties faced by private nurses in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region]

Abstract

Many patients wish to receive end-of-life care at home. Liberal professionals are necessarily called upon to help in these situations. The issues most frequently raised are the management of specific symptoms, lack of knowledge of palliative care support structures, and a feeling of isolation among caregivers.

Keywords: domicile; end-of-life; fin de vie; home; palliative care; soins palliatifs; symptom; symptôme.