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Where older people die: a retrospective population-based study.

S Ahmad1, M S O'Mahony

  • 1University Department of Geriatric Medicine, Academic Centre, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, UK. shak@doctors.org.uk

QJM : Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
|November 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary

End-of-life care trends show a significant shift from community to hospital and care home deaths over 20 years. The over-85 population drives this increase, highlighting evolving palliative care needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Palliative Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Palliative medicine services aim to support individuals at home during end-of-life care.
  • Understanding the location of death is crucial for developing effective end-of-life care strategies for older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in the age and location of death over a 20-year period.
  • To inform the planning and delivery of end-of-life care services.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of death certificates from Wales between 1981 and 2001.
  • Data extraction focused on place of death and age at death.

Main Results:

  • Total deaths and overall mortality rates declined between 1981 and 2001.

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  • Deaths in the community decreased significantly (37.6% to 22.1%), while hospital (56.7% to 61.7%) and care home deaths (5.7% to 16.2%) increased.
  • The over-85 age group experienced the largest increase in deaths, particularly in hospitals and care homes.

    • Conclusions:

    • A notable shift in the location of death from community settings to hospitals and care homes has occurred.
    • The increasing number of deaths among the elderly, especially those over 85, necessitates a focus on end-of-life care within institutional settings.
    • Future end-of-life care planning must address the specific needs of older individuals in hospitals and care homes.