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Professional attitudes toward hospice care.

P A Ganz, D M Breslow, L A Crane

    The Hospice Journal
    |December 6, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A survey of hospital staff found that 90% believe a hospice program is needed. Only 38% were satisfied with current end-of-life care services, highlighting a significant gap.

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    Area of Science:

    • Palliative Care
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Medical Sociology

    Background:

    • University hospitals face increasing demands for specialized end-of-life care.
    • Assessing professional staff attitudes is crucial for implementing new healthcare services like hospice.
    • Existing services may not adequately meet patient and staff expectations for hospice care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the need for a hospice program at a major university hospital.
    • To assess the feasibility of establishing hospice care services.
    • To understand hospital professional staff attitudes towards hospice care.

    Main Methods:

    • An anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted in July 1983.
    • The survey targeted 395 hospital professional staff, including physicians, house staff, nurses, and social workers.
    • A total of 243 responses were collected, yielding a 62% response rate.

    Main Results:

    • Only 38% of respondents found current hospital services satisfactory for end-of-life care.
    • A significant majority (90%) of respondents indicated a clear need for a dedicated hospice program.
    • The study highlights a substantial perceived gap in existing palliative and hospice services.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a strong perceived need for a hospice program within the university hospital setting.
    • Staff attitudes suggest that current services are insufficient, supporting the feasibility and necessity of a hospice program.
    • Implementing a hospice program is recommended to improve end-of-life care.

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