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JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE CARE
卷 36, 期 1, 页码 46-49出版社
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/0825859720951368
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palliative care; home care services; end of life care; hospitalization; case series
Limited research has characterized team-based models of home palliative care and the outcomes of patients supported by these care teams. The London Home Palliative Care Team model appears to have a positive impact on community death rate, ER visits, and unplanned hospital admissions compared to accepted provincial data. Further studies could help determine the reproducibility of this model and support other palliative care teams in achieving similar results.
Background: Limited research has characterized team-based models of home palliative care and the outcomes of patients supported by these care teams. Case presentation: A retrospective case series describing care and outcomes of patients managed by the London Home Palliative Care Team between May 1, 2017 and April 1, 2019. Case management: The London Home Palliative Care (LHPC) Team care model is based upon 3 pillars: 1) physician visit availability 2) active patient-centered care with strong physician in-home presence and 3) optimal administrative organization. Case outcomes: In the 18 month study period, 354 patients received care from the London Home Palliative Care Team. Most significantly, 88.4% (n= 313) died in the community or at a designated palliative care unit after prearranged direct transfer; no comparable provincial data is available. 21.2% (n =75) patients visited an emergency department and 24.6% (n =87) were admitted to hospital at least once in their final 30 days of life. 280 (79.1%) died in the community. These values are better than comparable provincial estimates of 62.7%, 61.7%, and 24.0%, respectively. Conclusion: The London Home Palliative Care (LHPC) Team model appears to favorably impact community death rate, ER visits and unplanned hospital admissions, as compared to accepted provincial data. Studies to determine if this model is reproducible could support palliative care teams achieving similar results.
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