Care in Nursing Homes After Hospital-Based Palliative Care Consult (S704)

An abstract of a study by Carpenter et al describing the continuity of older adults' palliative plan of care from the hospital to the nursing home is presented. Continuity of care preferences and communication between health care settings is inconsistent following inpatient PCC for older adults...

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Published in:Journal of pain and symptom management 2017-02, Vol.53 (2), p.411-412
Main Authors: Carpenter, Joan, PhD CRNP ACHPN, Berry, Patricia, PhD RN ACHPN FPCN FAAN, Ersek, Mary, RN FPCN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Communication
Continuity of care
Health education
Health information
Home health care
Hospitalization
Medical prognosis
Nursing homes
Older people
Pain Medicine
Palliative care
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Summary:An abstract of a study by Carpenter et al describing the continuity of older adults' palliative plan of care from the hospital to the nursing home is presented. Continuity of care preferences and communication between health care settings is inconsistent following inpatient PCC for older adults discharged to nursing homes. Ongoing communication between settings to re-address prognosis, goals of care, and symptoms--the central tenets of palliative care--is lacking. Efforts to improve access to comprehensive palliative care during and after nursing home transitions are greatly needed.
ISSN:0885-3924
1873-6513
DOI:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.12.214