A gap between the philosophy and the practice of palliative healthcare : sociological perspectives on the practice of nurses in specialised palliative homecare
Palliative care philosophy is based on a holistic approach to patients, but research shows that possibilities for living up to this philosophy seem limited by historical and administrative structures. From the nurse perspective, this article aims to explore nursing practice in specialised palliative homecare, and how it is influenced by organisational and cultural structures. Qualitative, semi-str
