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September 10, 2025Indian Journal of Palliative CareOpen Access

Hospice Care in Improving the Quality of Life of Elderly Patients: Assessing the Level of Awareness in Geriatric Centres

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PSPooja Sharma

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Overview

Survey reveals low awareness of hospice care among elderly patients in geriatric centres, suggesting need for education.

Key Points

  • Only 7% of elderly participants in geriatric centres understood hospice care services well, highlighting a significant knowledge gap.
  • The study assessed 120 elderly individuals, revealing that low awareness may stem from factors like education and economic status.
  • Through a questionnaire survey, the research evaluated the perceptions of hospice care and palliative care among the elderly.
  • Improving awareness of hospice care is crucial for enhancing the quality of life of elderly individuals facing end-of-life issues.

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Pooja Sharma (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2416eb210217d6479e89ahttps://doi.org/10.25259/ijpc_357_2024
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