Journal article
Preparing to Die Behind Bars: The Journey of Male Inmates With Terminal Health Conditions
Journal of correctional health care, Vol.24(3), pp.232-242
07/2018
DOI: 10.1177/1078345818780686
PMID: 29925290
Abstract
The prison population is graying as more individuals are receiving longer sentences without opportunities for parole or release for health-related reasons. While research has expanded on end-of-life care in and out of prison settings, to date there has been little research conducted on how inmates experience dying behind bars. Through collecting data during observation of facilitated advance care planning sessions, this qualitative study revealed four main themes: (1) losing a piece of everything, (2) not sure what to feel, (3) where will I die, and (4) finding purpose in the midst of purposelessness. These themes characterize the central issues discussed by inmates as they considered death behind bars. As we seek to improve health care in prison settings, this study provides insight into how inmates view their dying process.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Preparing to Die Behind Bars: The Journey of Male Inmates With Terminal Health Conditions
- Creators
- Sara Sanders - University of IowaMeredith Stensland - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of correctional health care, Vol.24(3), pp.232-242
- DOI
- 10.1177/1078345818780686
- PMID
- 29925290
- ISSN
- 1078-3458
- eISSN
- 1940-5200
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/2018
- Academic Unit
- Liberal Arts and Science Admin; School of Social Work
- Record Identifier
- 9984307155502771
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