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KMID : 0856920160190010005
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Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
2016 Volume.19 No. 1 p.5 ~ p.10
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Location of Death and End-of-Life Care
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:Rhee Yong-Joo
저자없음:No authors listed
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study reviewed what the location of death (LOD) means as an outcome and how to use LOD to assess end-of-life (EOL) care. This study also examined the reason why LOD is significant for the quality of EOL care.
Methods: A literature review was performed, using LODs and home deaths as outcomes in the field of EOL care, and analyzed the findings associated with key fields in regards to LOD.
Results: Palliative care research used LOD, in particular, hospital death (versus home death) as a significant outcome when examining cost savings, quality of life care, and patient and family preferences. Based on substantial evidence from previous research, home hospice or continuous palliative care in non-hospital settings (i.e. homes, nursing homes) have been designed and available for dying patients in developed countries.
Conclusion: The LOD delivers practical significance as an outcome for diverse reasons. In-depth examination on LOD in South Korea is needed despite limitations to interpretation of its meaning in the country.
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KEYWORD
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Hospices, Terminal care, Palliative care, Outcome assessment
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