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Review
. 2021;10(4):141-147.
doi: 10.1007/s13670-021-00372-8. Epub 2021 Nov 25.

Home Based Palliative Care: Known Benefits and Future Directions

Benjamin Roberts  1 , Mariah Robertson  2 , Ekene I Ojukwu  1 , David Shih Wu  1
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Review

Home Based Palliative Care: Known Benefits and Future Directions

Benjamin Roberts et al. Curr Geriatr Rep. 2021.

Abstract

Purpose of review: To summarize key recent evidence regarding the impact of Home-Based Palliative Care (HBPalC) and to highlight opportunities for future study.

Recent findings: HBPalC is cost effective and benefits patients and caregivers across the health care continuum.

Summary: High-quality data support the cost effectiveness of HBPalC. A growing literature base supports the benefits of HBPalC for patients, families, and informal caregivers by alleviating symptoms, reducing unwanted hospitalizations, and offering support at the end of life. Numerous innovative HBPalC models exist, but there is a lack of high-quality evidence comparing specific models across subpopulations. Our wide literature search captured no research regarding HBPalC for underserved populations. Further research will also be necessary to guide quality standards for HBPalC.

Keywords: HBPalC; Home based palliative care; Home care; Palliative care.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of InterestThe authors have no conflicts of interest to report.

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