Continuity in palliative care - analysis of intersectoral palliative care based on routine data of a statutory health insurance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The goal of palliative care is to prevent and alleviate a suffering of incurable ill patients. A continuous intersectoral palliative care is important. The aim of this study is to analyse the continuity of palliative care, particularly the time gaps between hospital discharge and subsequent palliative care as well as the timing of the last palliative care before the patient's death.

Methods

The analysis was based on claims data from a large statutory health insurance. Patients who received their first palliative care in 2015 were included. The course of palliative care was followed for 12 months. Time intervals between discharge from hospital and first subsequent palliative care as well as between last palliative care and death were analysed. The continuity in pal

SUBMITTER: Rehner L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8045326 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature