A national study of the location of death for older persons with dementia

Article Abstract:

A cross sectional study on Americans aged 65 and older and suffering with dementia and to learn about the most common places of their deaths is presented. A comparative analysis of the state health system factors such as the availability of the hospital and nursing home beds related to the location of dementia-related deaths with those of cancer and all other conditions is also presented. The results indicate that most of the elderly persons die in nursing homes.

Science & research, Aged, Elderly, Research, Americans, Hospital utilization, Hospital stays, Death of

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Bereaved family member perceptions of quality of end-of-life care in U.S. regions with high and low usage of intensive care unit care

Article Abstract:

The quality of end-of-life care of dying patients in different regions of United States is evaluated through the eyes of mourning kith and kin. Increased use of intensive care unit care does not necessarily enhance end-of-life care.

Services information, Evaluation, Services, Terminal care, Intensive care units, Terminal care facilities

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