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Background Government policy is a fundamental component of initiating change to improve
the provision of palliative care at a national level. The World Health Organisation's …

Background: The majority of expected deaths in high income countries occur in hospital
where optimal palliative care cannot be assured. In addition, a large number of patients with …

Background: Hospitals are important sites of end-of-life care, particularly for older people. A
need has been identified to understand best practice in hospital end-of-life care from the …

Introduction Growing numbers of older patients occupy hospital beds despite being
'medically fit'for discharge. These Delayed Transfers of Care amplify inefficiencies in care …

Abstract Background and Objectives Gerontologists have long been interested in
longitudinal qualitative research (LQR), yet ambiguity remains about best practices. The …

Background Visiting restrictions were enacted in Aotearoa New Zealand to reduce
transmission of COVID-19 and protect the healthcare system. This research aimed to …

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate patients' and families' perspectives of
safety and quality in the setting of a life-limiting illness. Design Data reported here were …

Abstract Background The Emergency Department (ED) is not always the optimal place for
people with palliative care needs but is the most common route for treatment when urgent …

Background: People with haematological malignancies have different end-of-life care
patterns from those with other cancers and are more likely to die in hospital. Little is known …