The compassionate communities movement challenges the notion that death and dying
should be housed within clinical and institutional contexts, and works to normalize …

The informal family caregiver burden (IFCB) for chronically ill bedridden elderly patients
(CIBEPs) is a major issue worldwide. It is a significant challenge due to the ongoing …

Background Many people prefer to die at home when the time comes. Hospice at home
services aim to support patients to achieve this. A range of hospice at home services exist; …

Introduction Patient participation is essential for quality palliative care, and physicians play a
crucial role in promoting participation. This study explores physicians' perceptions of …

Background Annually, across the world a substantial number of dependent children
experience the death of a parent through life-limiting illness. Without support, this has long …

Objective Hispanic/Latinos living in rural areas have limited healthcare resources, including
palliative and hospice care. Moreover, little is known about advance care planning (ACP) …

The management and delivery of bereavement care and support services present practical
challenges. A national-level, qualitative study was conducted to examine the current …

Objective: To determine the prevalence of prolonged grief disorder (PGD), and self-reported
resilience among bereaved caregivers within a palliative care program that serves a large …

Background: Due to overnight caregiving demands; exacerbation of high rates of anxiety,
depression, and distress; and inadequate support, millions of family caregivers of patients …

The role played by emotions in funeral services, as in unwanted services in general, is still
largely unexplored in the literature. While no theoretical attempt has been made yet to shed …