Perceptions of healthcare professional about the "PACE Steps to Success" palliative care program for long-term care: A qualitative study in Switzerland.

Aim: This study aimed to examine the healthcare professionals' perceptions after implementing the "PACE Steps to Success" program in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

Design: A qualitative descriptive study.

Methods: Thematic analysis of semi-structured face-to-face and group interviews with health professionals, PACE coordinators, and managers purposely invited in the four long-term home facilities that had previously participated in the PACE cluster randomized clinical trial intervention group.

Providing Medical Care at the End of Life - A Cross-Sectional Study of Long-Term Care Facilities in Switzerland.

The provision of high-quality palliative care in nursing homes (NHs) requires specific knowledge and skills among health professionals. The aims of the study were to assess quality of care during the dying process and quality of end-of-life of NH residents in the French and Italian parts of Switzerland. 90 residents died during the study period (mean age 88.