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The Effect Of The Timing Of A Hospice Referral And The Perceived Quality Of Care By The Family, Melinda Reep
The Effect Of The Timing Of A Hospice Referral And The Perceived Quality Of Care By The Family, Melinda Reep
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Late referrals to hospice can result in less time for the hospice team to perform assessments, establish relationships, and initiate goals. This secondary analysis addresses the effects of the length of stay of a hospice patient and the level of satisfaction reported by their caregivers after the passing of their loved one. The hypothesis of the study is that there is a direct relationship between a family's perception of the value of hospice and the length of stay of their terminally ill loved one. The setting for this secondary analysis was a non-profit hospice in the piedmont of North Carolina. …