Carer and staff perceptions of end-of-life care provision: case of a hospice-at-home service

People requiring palliative care should have their needs met by services acting in accordance with wishes. A hospice the south of England provides such via a 24/7 at home service. This study aimed to establish how nurse-led night service supported patients and family carers remain avoid hospital admissions. Semi-structured interviews were carried out (n=38) hospice-at-home staff (n=9). Through night-time phone calls visits, felt specialist whereby only appropriate admission was facilitated. Staff provided mediation between carer other enabling more integrated support home. can prevent unnecessary admissions meet patient wishes through