Older persons’ perceptions and experiences of community palliative care
Bibliography: Cotton A, Sayers J, Green H, Magann L, Paulik O, Sikhosana N, et al. Older persons’ perceptions and experiences of community palliative care: a systematic review of qualitative evidence. JBI Evid Synth. 2024;22(2):234-72.
Synthesized findings	Type of research	Dependability	Credibility	ConQual score	Comments
Older persons receiving palliative care in the community recognize that their life is changed and come to terms with their situation, redefining what is normal, appreciating life lived, and celebrating the life they still have by living one day at a time	Qualitative	High	High	High	Dependability: 4 studies scored 5/5. Therefore, rating remains high. Credibility: 28 findings ranked unequivocal. Therefore, rating remains high, and ConQual score high.
Older persons receiving palliative care in the community experience isolation and loneliness exacerbated by their detachment and withdrawal from and by others	Qualitative	High	High	High	Dependability: 3 studies scored 5/5. Therefore, rating remains high. Credibility: 11 findings ranked unequivocal. Therefore, rating remains high, and ConQual score high.
Older persons receiving palliative care in the community face major challenges managing prevailing symptoms of breathlessness and fatigue, medication management difficulties, and costs of medical care and equipment	Qualitative	High	High	High	Dependability: 3 studies scored 5/5. Therefore, rating remains high. Credibility: 11 findings ranked unequivocal. Therefore, rating remains high, and ConQual score high.
Older persons want to receive palliative care and to die at home; however, this requires both informal and formal supports, including continuity of care, good communication, and positive relationships with health care providers	Qualitative	High	High	High	Dependability: 8 studies scored 5/5. Therefore, rating remains high. Credibility: 50 findings ranked unequivocal. Therefore, rating remains high, and ConQual score high.