“Help with rowing the boat”: Implementing and evaluating the Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care program in four Canadian provinces

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Mixed methods study assessed palliative approach effects on comfort and emergency department use in long-term care, indicating potential benefits.

Emergency department visits at end-of-life declined by 46% among participants, enhancing access to palliative resources.
Of 102 residents, 74.5% attended a Palliative Care Conference, yet only 68.8% of those who died had one, highlighting gaps.
Exploratory mixed method design engaged residents across four provinces, using qualitative feedback to enrich quantitative findings.
Strong communication and leadership were essential for implementing a family-centered palliative approach in care settings.

Kaasalainen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Mixed methods study assessed palliative approach effects on comfort and emergency department use in long-term care, indicating potential benefits.

Emergency department visits at end-of-life declined by 46% among participants, enhancing access to palliative resources.
Of 102 residents, 74.5% attended a Palliative Care Conference, yet only 68.8% of those who died had one, highlighting gaps.
Exploratory mixed method design engaged residents across four provinces, using qualitative feedback to enrich quantitative findings.
Strong communication and leadership were essential for implementing a family-centered palliative approach in care settings.

Kaasalainen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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