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The purpose of this study was to expand knowledge about end-of-life care received
in nursing homes. Using interviews with surviving family members (n=54). Respondents
report that the needs of dying patients are often insufficiently addressed by
healthcare professionals and physicians are often "missing in action",
and they desired more and better trained staff. They indicate that regulations
were more task-oriented than person-centered care and added to patient and family
burden. Although hospice services are reported to enhance end-of-life care,
respondents also reported late referrals and occasional misunderstandings about
the role and scope of hospice. The researchers recommend that sustained efforts
in many areas are needed to improve end-of-life care in nursing homes and detail
policy recommendations. Wetle T, Shield R, Teno J, Miller SC, Welch L. Adapted
from Gerontologist. 2005 Oct;45(5):642-50.
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