[Sweden] Reconciliation in palliative care: A concept analysis

[Sweden] Reconciliation in palliative care: A concept analysis
Palliative and Supportive Care; Margareta Karlsson, Andrea Uhlman, Benedict Kämper, Britt Hedman Ahlstrom; 9/24
Terminal illnesses affect almost all aspects of life and being close to death may lead to a need for reconciliation. The end of life is stressful on an existential level for both patients and relatives. It can therefore be of relevance for palliative care nurses to understand the meaning of reconciliation. We conclude that reconciliation is a concept of importance when caring for patients in end-of-life care. A broader and deeper understanding of the concept facilitates conversations about the meaning of reconciliation in palliative care and can enable patients who strive to achieve reconciliation to be more easily identified and supported.