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July 27, 2025Palliative Medicine

Caregiver-reported barriers and facilitators to hospice enrollment for persons with dementia: A systematic review of qualitative evidence

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OOOonjee OhCUConnie M. UlrichLMLauren Massimo

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Overview

Systematic review uncovers barriers and facilitators impacting hospice enrollment for dementia patients, suggesting critical caregiver needs.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: Caregivers of persons with dementia face multiple barriers and facilitators when enrolling in hospice services.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: Five key themes were identified from 22 studies, highlighting challenges caregivers encounter during end-of-life decision-making.
  • APPROACH: The review analyzed qualitative data from various databases focusing on caregivers' experiences related to hospice enrollment.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding caregivers' challenges can improve hospice services and support for dementia patients at life's end.

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Oh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0939e6551bb0af8ce737https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163251353013
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