Palliative Care and Hospice for Heart Failure Patients: Position Statement From the Korean Society of Heart Failure
- Author:
Seung-Mok LEE
1
;
Hae-Young LEE
;
Shin Hye YOO
;
Hyun-Jai CHO
;
Jong-Chan YOUN
;
Seong-Mi PARK
;
Jin-Ok JEONG
;
Min-Seok KIM
;
Chi Young SHIM
;
Jin Joo PARK
;
Kye Hun KIM
;
Eung Ju KIM
;
Jeong Hoon YANG
;
Jae Yeong CHO
;
Sang-Ho JO
;
Kyung-Kuk HWANG
;
Ju-Hee LEE
;
In-Cheol KIM
;
Gi Beom KIM
;
Jung Hyun CHOI
;
Sung-Hee SHIN
;
Wook-Jin CHUNG
;
Seok-Min KANG
;
Myeong Chan CHO
;
Dae-Gyun PARK
;
Byung-Su YOO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Position Paper
- From: International Journal of Heart Failure 2025;7(1):32-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in South Korea, imposing substantial physical, emotional, and financial burdens on patients and society. Despite the high burden of symptom and complex care needs of HF patients, palliative care and hospice services remain underutilized in South Korea due to cultural, institutional, and knowledge-related barriers. This position statement from the Korean Society of Heart Failure emphasizes the need for integrating palliative and hospice care into HF management to improve quality of life and support holistic care for patients and their families. By clarifying the role of palliative care in HF and proposing practical referral criteria, this position statement aims to bridge the gap between HF and palliative care services in South Korea, ultimately improving patient-centered outcomes and aligning treatment with the goals and values of HF patients.
