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A Systematic Review - The Effect Of Hospice And Palliative Care, Justin M. Brown, David J. Havener, Jeffrey T. Byrne
A Systematic Review - The Effect Of Hospice And Palliative Care, Justin M. Brown, David J. Havener, Jeffrey T. Byrne
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Many older adults nearing death experience unnecessarily invasive and costly healthcare treatments, often causing more harm than good. Hospice and palliative care interventions offer a possible solution to this problem by prioritizing high-quality and cost-effective care with a strong focus on comfort and satisfaction. The authors of this paper seek to answer the following question: Do hospice and palliative care interventions directed toward older adults at the end of life improve quality of life, cost of care, and satisfaction? This paper thoroughly reviews and critically appraises existing research related to the effect of hospice and palliative care directed toward older …