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Understanding and improving hospice enrollment.

David Casarett1

  • 1Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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Hospice care, the gold standard for end-of-life care, is underutilized. A simple intervention can improve hospice referrals for nursing home residents, ensuring more patients receive timely support.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Hospice care is recognized as the optimal approach for end-of-life care.
  • Despite its benefits, hospice services are frequently underutilized by eligible patients.
  • Many patients enroll late in life or not at all, missing potential benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the decision-making processes influencing hospice enrollment.
  • To identify barriers to timely hospice referrals.
  • To present an effective strategy for increasing hospice referrals in nursing home settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies on hospice decision-making.
  • Analysis of factors affecting hospice utilization in nursing homes.

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  • Description of a practical intervention to enhance hospice referrals.

    • Main Results:

    • Understanding patient and family decision-making is key to hospice utilization.
    • Nursing home residents are a population group that could benefit from improved hospice access.
    • A straightforward referral method was identified as effective in boosting hospice enrollment.

    Conclusions:

    • Improving hospice enrollment requires addressing decision-making barriers.
    • Targeted interventions can significantly increase hospice referrals among nursing home residents.
    • Enhanced hospice access ensures better end-of-life care for patients and families.