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Development of hospice in China
1Yale School of Nursing, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|February 12, 2004
Summary
Hospice care in China started with a research center in 1988 and the first clinical ward in 1990. The philosophy emphasizes holistic care and family-centered support to enhance quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care and Gerontology
Background:
- Hospice care development in China.
- National survey on attitudes toward death.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the establishment and philosophy of hospice care in China.
Main Methods:
- Establishment of a research center in 1988.
- Conducting a national survey on death attitudes.
- Opening the first clinical hospice ward in 1990.
Main Results:
- The foundation for hospice care was laid following a national survey.
- The first clinical hospice ward opened in October 1990.
- Chinese hospice philosophy aligns with global principles.
Conclusions:
- China's hospice care model focuses on holistic patient well-being.
- The family is central to the Chinese approach to hospice care.
- The goal is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.