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Hospice operations and perspectives: Part I.

L Egede-Nissen1

  • 1Hospice at the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA.

The Journal of Oncology Management : the Official Journal of the American College of Oncology Administrators
|December 8, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The American hospice movement has rapidly expanded, serving over 300,000 terminally ill patients in 1994. The growth is so significant that the exact number of hospices is currently unknown.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare studies
  • Palliative care research
  • Sociology of health

Background:

  • The American hospice movement represents a significant healthcare trend.
  • Hospice care provides specialized support for terminally ill patients.
  • Understanding the growth of hospice services is crucial for healthcare planning.

Observation:

  • Over 300,000 terminally ill patients received hospice care in the United States in 1994.
  • The number of new hospice facilities has increased dramatically in recent years.
  • The exact current number of hospices operating in America is unknown due to rapid expansion.

Findings:

  • The hospice movement in America is experiencing unprecedented growth.
  • Hospice services are increasingly utilized by terminally ill patients.
  • The rapid emergence of new hospices makes precise enumeration challenging.

Implications:

  • This rapid expansion suggests a growing demand for end-of-life care.
  • Further research is needed to understand the factors driving hospice growth.
  • Healthcare policy and resource allocation must adapt to this expanding sector.

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