Families' perception of the added value of hospice in the nursing home

Article Abstract:

Hospice services may improve the quality of care provided to nursing home patients, according to a survey of 292 families. The percentage of families who rated their family member's care as good or excellent increased from 64% before hospice care to over 90% after.

Evaluation

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Beyond autonomy: diversifying end-of-life decision-making approaches to serve patients and families

Article Abstract:

The end-of-life decision making quality involves the principle of individual autonomy to ensure that patients receive care consistent with their preferences. Suggestions are presented to improve end-of-life decision-making for an increasingly multicultural and aging population. These include, to increase the flexibility of advance care planning and decision making strategies, to improve communication between physician and patients' families, in situations where patients lack the skill, etc.

Management dynamics, Methods, Decision-making, Decision making, Management, Medical care, Medical care quality, Company business management

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Is hospice associated with improved end-of-life care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities?

Article Abstract:

A study examining whether the enrollments of elderly residents of nursing home and residential care/assisted living, in hospices improves their end-of-life care, personal care, spiritual support and family satisfaction is presented.

Science & research, Research, Terminal care

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