[The Elephant in the Room: Integrative Care for Community Hospice Palliative Care in Taiwan: An Example of a Regional Teaching Hospital in Pingtung County].
Hu Li Za Zhi
; 70(4): 95-102, 2023 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Taiwan has been an aging society since 2018. As a result, long-term care, end-of-life autonomy, and hospice care have received increasing attention. The government of Taiwan promotes home-based healthcare through the National Health Insurance System to enable the efficient utilization of medical resources and reduce overall medical costs. Taiwan's community hospice and palliative care network is expected to serve as the main care model supplementing partial hospitalization and institutional care. In this article, we review the history of and policies related to hospice and palliative care in Taiwan using a literature review and examining Pingtung County as a case study. The implementation of home-based palliative care is also outlined and policy revisions are proposed. The results are intended to provide a reference for healthcare authorities and medical institutions to promote community hospice and palliative care policies. The integrated care model can enhance the capacity of community-based palliative care, support patients receiving palliative care and their family members and caregivers, and ensure physical and psychological comfort for patients. This model contributes to the realization of older adults' preference for dying at home, which is especially pronounced in cultures where traditional Chinese ideas are deeply rooted.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cuidados Paliativos na Terminalidade da Vida
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Hospitais para Doentes Terminais
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
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Zh
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article