NAVIGATING COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE TRANSITIONS: PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM PROCESSES TO SUPPORT PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
2024
Navigating Community-Based Hospice Transitions
Sample size: 28
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Author Information
Author(s): Catherine Mann, Norine Masella, Suzanne Sullivan
Primary Institution: University at Buffalo, SUNY
Hypothesis
What processes do palliative care teams use to support care transitions in the community?
Conclusion
Palliative care teams use a structured process to support patient-centered hospice care transitions in home settings.
Supporting Evidence
- Palliative care systems help patients transition to hospice care as their needs change.
- The study identified key processes that palliative care teams use to build trust and support patients.
- Interviews were conducted with team members to gather insights on their practices.
Takeaway
This study looks at how palliative care teams help patients move to hospice care at home, making it easier for them and their families.
Methodology
Interviews with palliative care team members were conducted and analyzed using a grounded theory approach.
Participant Demographics
Participants included nurses and social workers from three hospice and palliative care agencies in New York.
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