Supporting Veterans and Their Families in Hospice Care
Author Information
Author(s): Dragan Deanna, Hagemann Lauren, Jarmul Cynthia
Primary Institution: Salem VA Healthcare System
Hypothesis
How can community hospice providers better support veterans and their families at end-of-life?
Conclusion
The initiative aims to improve access to hospice services for veterans by fostering partnerships between the VHA and community hospice providers.
Supporting Evidence
- Interviews revealed barriers and facilitators for partnerships between VHA and community hospice providers.
- The demand for end-of-life services for veterans may soon exceed the supply available from VA facilities.
Takeaway
This study looked at how to help veterans get better care at the end of their lives by working with local hospice providers.
Methodology
The study involved semi-structured interviews with stakeholders and outreach to local community hospice providers.
Limitations
The study may not capture all perspectives as it focused on a limited number of interviews.
Participant Demographics
Stakeholders included social workers, psychologists, and physicians from various levels of the VHA.
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