Developing a card game for assessment and intervention in the person and the family in palliative care : "Pallium game"

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FERNANDES, Carla Sílvia | VALE, M. Belém | MAGALHAES, Bruno | CASTRO, Joao P. | AZEVEDO, Marta D. | LOURENCO, Marisa

Communication between the multidisciplinary team, the person, and the family in palliative and end-of-life situations implies, in most situations, a high negative emotional burden. Therefore, innovative strategies are needed to reduce it. The goal of this study is to describe the various stages of development and validation of a collaborative card game for people in palliative care and their families. Phase one is an exploratory study, Phase two is a Delphi study, and Phase three is a multiple case study. Participants for phases 2 and 3 were recruited using a convenience sampling method. The results demonstrate in an organized and structured way the different phases required to build a collaborative card game. The use of the game was found to be useful and effective. Four categories emerged from the content analysis of the open-ended responses: usability, evaluation tool, communication and therapeutic relationship, and meaning when using the game. A collaborative game in palliative care helps to create a space for individuals and families to express feelings and experiences, meeting the myriad of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. The "Pallium game" is a useful and impactful approach to discussing sensitive topics in palliative care.

http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021449

Voir la revue «International journal of environmental research and public health, 20»

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