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Palliative care services in The Netherlands: a descriptive study.

A L Francke1, A Kerkstra

  • 1NIVEL, Dutch Centre for Primary Health Care, P.O. Box 1568, 3500 BN Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Patient Education and Counseling
|July 20, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This paper outlines diverse palliative care services in The Netherlands, including specialized units and home care. Optimal regional distribution remains a challenge, with a government focus on integrating palliative care into the broader healthcare system.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Healthcare Services
  • Geriatric Care

Background:

  • The Netherlands offers various specialized palliative care services.
  • These services cater to diverse patient populations, including the elderly and terminally ill children.
  • Existing services face challenges with optimal regional distribution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an overview of specialized palliative care services in The Netherlands.
  • To discuss the Dutch government's policy on palliative care integration.
  • To highlight the current landscape and future directions of palliative care provision.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of existing palliative care models.
  • Review of governmental policies and strategic initiatives.

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  • Identification of service types across different care settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Specialized palliative care units exist in elderly care homes, nursing homes, general hospitals, and oncology clinics.
    • Dedicated services include private hospices and a home for terminally ill children.
    • Professional and volunteer services support patients receiving end-of-life care at home.

    Conclusions:

    • A wide array of palliative care services are available in The Netherlands.
    • Uneven regional distribution of services necessitates further development.
    • Dutch government policy prioritizes integrating palliative care into the mainstream healthcare system.