Providing palliative care for residents in LTC facilities: an analysis of routine data of LTC facilities in Lower Saxony, Germany

Providing palliative care for residents in LTC facilities: an analysis of routine data of LTC facilities in Lower Saxony, Germany

Abstract Background Demographic trends show an increasing number of elderly people and thus a growing need for palliative care (PC). Such care is increasingly being provided by long-term care (LTC) facilities. The present study aimed at exploring PC indicators of residents at LTC facilities belongin...

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Main Authors: Wenke Walther, Gabriele Müller-Mundt, Birgitt Wiese, Nils Schneider, Stephanie Stiel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Palliative care
Nursing homes
Diseased residents
Nursing records
Advance care planning
Hospitalization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-00998-1

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