Funk (2023) and colleagues examined different characteristics and preferences for the location of death, with a focus on the meaning and the desire of dying at home. Through virtual interviews with a diverse group of 24 participants, including healthcare professionals and community advocates, the study demonstrated a link between personal experiences, the perception of the institution and the desire to avoid the hospital setting. The preference of dying at home was very common within the participants since it gives a sense of hope, security, and better connections. However, the study acknowledges that dying at home is often not attainable. The findings underline the importance of recognizing the wide variety of preferences of places of death and urges inclusive policies for these types of treatment in Canada. Read more…
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