Table 2 Main and sub-topics of patient and proxy* interviews
From: Palliative care for patients with a substance use disorder and multiple problems: a study protocol
Main topics | Subtopics |
|---|---|
1. Healthcare | Care network, organization of care, attention for different dimensions, HCPs’ coping with a SUD, communication with HCPs |
2. Physical health | Pain (control), symptom (burden), impact of a SUD |
3. Social aspects | Social network / isolation, communication with others, impact of a SUD |
4. Psychological and existential issues | Life values, sources of strength, future, place of death, impact of a SUD |
5. Proxy experiences | Contact between HCPs and proxy, care for proxy, involvement in planning and decision-making and, needs in life and care. |