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The evolution of palliative care.

¹St. Christopher's Hospice, Sydenham, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DC, UK.

Patient Education and Counseling

|July 20, 2000

Summary

The Hospice Movement began in 1948, leading to modern palliative care by 1967. Today, hospice and palliative care focus on symptom control, family-centered care, and support in various settings worldwide.

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Area of Science:

Palliative Care and Hospice Studies
Medical History
Sociology of Health

Background:

The modern Hospice Movement originated from a pivotal patient encounter in 1948.
Early hospice initiatives in the 1960s focused on specialized home care for the dying.
The first modern hospice opened in 1967, establishing foundational principles.

Purpose of the Study:

To trace the historical development and global expansion of the Hospice Movement.
To highlight the evolution of palliative care principles across diverse cultures and resource settings.
To emphasize the integration of symptom control, research, and education in end-of-life care.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of the origins and growth of the Hospice Movement.
Review of palliative care's adaptation in different cultural and resource contexts.
Examination of the multidisciplinary team approach and its impact on symptom management.

Main Results:

The Hospice Movement, initiated in 1948, evolved into modern palliative care by 1967.
Palliative care principles have proven adaptable across various cultures and resource levels globally.
Symptom control, multidisciplinary teams, research, and education are key components of contemporary hospice care.

Conclusions:

The Hospice Movement has successfully evolved into a global palliative care standard.
Family-centered care, meaning-making, and end-of-life achievements are integral to hospice philosophy.
The integration of hospice and palliative care into home settings and general hospitals has expanded access to specialized care.

Keywords:

Death and Euthanasia Professional Patient Relationship

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