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Stephanie P Wladkowski1, Lauren J Hunt2, Elizabeth A Luth3
1College of Health and Human Services, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
|September 18, 2024
Summary
Hospice care supports patients and families facing serious illness. This paper addresses live discharge from hospice, offering practical strategies for clinicians to improve this critical transition.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- End-of-Life Care
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Hospice care addresses medical and psychosocial needs during serious illness.
- Live discharge (disenrollment before death) is a common, distressing event in hospice.
- This issue affects patients, caregivers, and hospice professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss common issues surrounding live hospice discharge.
- To provide practical steps for clinicians managing live discharge.
- To offer strategic directions for systemic improvement of live discharge experiences.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on hospice live discharge.
- Analysis of common challenges faced by patients, families, and providers.
- Development of practical and strategic recommendations for healthcare professionals.
Main Results:
- Live discharge presents significant challenges for all stakeholders.
- Clinicians require guidance to navigate these transitions effectively.
- Systemic changes are needed to improve the live discharge process.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of live discharge is crucial for quality end-of-life care.
- Interprofessional collaboration can enhance patient and family support during transitions.
- Addressing live discharge proactively can improve the hospice experience.
Keywords:
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