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Hospice in the United States. Multiple models and varied programs.

M O Amenta

    The Nursing Clinics of North America
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hospice care evolved in the US from the 1960s-1980s, addressing psychosocial needs unmet by cure-focused medicine. This review details models, reimbursement, and the development of care standards and accreditation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Sociology
    • History of Medicine
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • The dominance of cure-oriented medical technology created psychosocial challenges in patient care.
    • A need emerged for alternative care models addressing the holistic needs of patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the evolution of hospice care in the United States from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s.
    • To describe the psychosocial context and the emergence of hospice as a response.
    • To outline the development of organizational models, reimbursement, and standards.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical review of hospice care development.
    • Analysis of organizational structures and funding mechanisms.
    • Examination of the establishment of care standards and accreditation.

    Main Results:

    • Identified 6 major organizational models and variations in hospice care.
    • Described reimbursement sources and methods prior to Medicare Hospice Benefit.
    • Detailed the emergence of care standards and the JCAH accreditation process.

    Conclusions:

    • Hospice care emerged as a significant response to the limitations of a cure-focused medical system.
    • The period saw the formalization of hospice through defined models, reimbursement, and accreditation.
    • Standardization and accreditation were crucial for the integration and recognition of hospice services.

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