Palliative care a partnership across the continuum of care
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-26-2016
Abstract
Palliative care services are becoming more prevalent in the United States as greater portions of the population are requiring end-of-life services. Furthermore, recent policy changes and service foci have promoted more continuity and encompassing care. This study evaluates characteristics that distinguish hospitals with a palliative care programfrom hospitalswithout such a programin order to better define the markets and environments that promote the creation and usage of these programs. This study demonstrates that palliative care programs are more likely in communities with favorable economic factors and higher Medicare populations. Large hospitals with high occupancy rates and a high case mix index use palliative care programs to better meet patient needs and improve hospital efficiency. Managerial, nursing, and policy implications are discussed relating to further usage and implementation of palliative care programs.
Publication Title
Health Care Manager
Volume
35
Issue
3
First Page
189
Last Page
198
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1097/HCM.0000000000000115
PubMed ID
27455361
ISSN
15255794
E-ISSN
1550512X
Citation Information
Spaulding, Harrison, D. A., & Harrison, J. P. (2016). Palliative Care: A Partnership Across the Continuum of Care. The Health Care Manager, 35(3), 189–198. https://doi.org/10.1097/HCM.0000000000000115