Abstract
Objective To gain an in-depth understanding of the motivations,patterns,and related factors in family decision-making regarding the referral of terminal patients in tertiary hospitals. Methods Using purposive sampling,terminal patients and their family members from three tertiary hospitals in Beijing were selected as subjects.Semi-structured interviews were conducted,and the interview data were subjected to thematic analysis. Results Following the saturation principle,a total of 11 patients and 15 family members were included.The interview data were organized and analyzed,yielding six major themes:decision premises,decision patterns,family support,support from the referring hospital's medical team,referral channel conditions,and involvement of volunteer teams and social support.Based on these findings,a flowchart illustrating the family decision-making process for the referral of terminal patients was constructed. Conclusions The study provides a comprehensive analysis of various factors influencing family decision-making in the referral of terminal patients in tertiary hospitals.The results underscore the significance of internal and external factors,emphasizing the integrated impact of decision patterns,family support,medical team support,referral channel conditions,and the involvement of volunteer teams and social support.The research offers profound insights into improving the referral process for terminal patients and enhancing the quality of family decision-making.It provides valuable recommendations for future improvements in medical services and decision support.
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