Korean J Hosp Palliat Care.  2022 Dec;25(4):178-192. 10.14475/jhpc.2022.25.4.178.

Basic Human Needs in the Elderly Receiving Palliative Care: A Scoping Review

Affiliations
  • 1Postgraduate Programme in Nursing and Health at the School of Nursing, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
  • 2Nursing Collegiate, Bahia State University, Senhor do Bonfim, Bahia, Brazil
  • 3School of Nursing, Federal Fluminense University, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 4Brazilian Centre for Evidence-based Healthcare: JBI Centre of Excellence, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Abstract

Purpose
This scoping review identified scientific evidence on basic human needs (BHNs) in the elderly receiving palliative care.
Methods
Systematic searches were conducted using six electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Lilacs, IBECS, and Web of Science). The initial search resulted in 1,227 articles, of which 104 were identified as potentially relevant. Fifty-three articles that met the inclusion criteria were identified and included in the final analysis.
Results
Using the three hierarchical dimensions of the BHN model, 17 needs were organised, with five in the psychobiological dimension, 10 in the psychosocial dimension, and two in the psychospiritual dimension. These needs reflect the importance of care with dignity and relief from suffering for the elderly in palliative care.
Conclusion
Recognising impaired BHNs in elderly people receiving palliative care will contribute to better care plans for the elderly, considering the multiple bio-psycho-social-spiritual dimensions of BHNs. This review points to a predominance of psychosocial needs.

Keyword

Aged; Palliative care; Hospice and palliative care nursing; Needs assessment; Review; Terminal care
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