2023 Volume 43 Pages 215-224
Objective: The aim of this study is to clarify the preferred place of death and related factors when dementia occurs, targeting the bereaved families of dementia patients and medical professionals.
Methods: Cross-sectional internet survey was conducted in October 2019. The subjects were the bereaved family (n = 618), doctors (n = 198), nurses (n = 197), and care workers (n = 193).
Results: The preferred place of death for the bereaved families were homes (33%), hospitals (31%), and care facilities (32%). In addition, the proportion of medical professionals at home tended to be 41%–51% higher than that of bereaved families. The desired place of death of the bereaved family was related to the deceased’s place of death (Nursing care home; OR = 2.80, P < .001, Home; OR = 1.58, P = .05).
Conclusion: The bereaved families who took care of dementia patients experienced good care at home and nursing homes. It was suggested that the desired place of the bereaved family may be related to the image obtained through the experience of the bereaved family.
