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When death comes: where should patients die?

O Gilbar, M Steiner

    The Hospice Journal
    |January 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary

    Patient preferences for place of death were influenced by demographics and psychosocial factors. Factors like cancer type, age, and family support affected decisions for home versus institutional end-of-life care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Palliative Care
    • Sociomedical Sciences

    Background:

    • End-of-life care preferences are complex.
    • Understanding factors influencing place of death is crucial for patient-centered care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine demographic, medical, and psychosocial variables influencing patient and family preferences for place of death.
    • To identify factors associated with choosing home care versus institutional care.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study of 171 patients and their families.
    • Data collected from the Home Care Unit of the Oncology Department.
    • Analysis of demographic, medical, and psychosocial variables.

    Main Results:

    • Women with breast cancer and patients aged 50-59 with limited mobility preferred to die at home.
    • Family support and open communication about illness favored home care.
    • Prostate and brain cancer patients, and those aged 60+, spent more time in nursing homes.
    • Hospice patients discussed death less frequently.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient demographics, cancer type, communication, and hospitalization duration significantly impact place of death decisions.
    • Psychosocial factors, including family support and communication, play a vital role in end-of-life care preferences.

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