Location of Death and End-of-Life Care.
10.14475/kjhpc.2016.19.1.5
- Author:
Yongjoo RHEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Health Sciences, Dongduk Women's University, Seoul, Korea. yrh759@dongduk.ac.kr, y-rhee@northwestern.edu
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Hospices;
Terminal care;
Palliative care;
Outcome assessment
- MeSH:
Cost Savings;
Developed Countries;
Hospices;
Humans;
Korea;
Nursing Homes;
Palliative Care;
Quality of Life;
Terminal Care
- From:Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
2016;19(1):5-10
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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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.
