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http://dx.doi.org/10.14475/kjhpc.2016.19.1.5

Location of Death and End-of-Life Care  

Rhee, YongJoo (Department of Health Sciences, Dongduk Women's University)
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Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care / v.19, no.1, 2016 , pp. 5-10 More about this Journal
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Hospices; Terminal care; Palliative care; Outcome assessment;
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