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Diagnosing Gaps in the Development of Palliative and End-of-Life Care: A Qualitative Exploratory Study

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  • Helen Y. L. Chan

    (The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China)

  • Diana T. F. Lee

    (The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China)

  • Jean Woo

    (CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China)

Abstract

A global report found that the quality of dying in Hong Kong lagged behind that of other high-income economies. This study aims to examine the service gaps by conducting a qualitative exploratory study from multiple stakeholders’ perspectives. Purposive and snowball sampling strategies were used to maximize variation in the sample. We interviewed 131 participants, including patients, family members, health care providers, administrators, lawyers, and policy makers. The situation analysis helped identify the facilitators and barriers at individual, organizational, and socio-cultural levels that affect service development. Findings showed that awareness on palliative and end-of-life care is growing, but the existing care is limited in terms of acceptability, coverage, variation in practices, continuity, and sustainability. A number of policy, economic, socio-cultural, environmental, and legal factors were also found to hinder service development. Findings of this study demonstrated that the development of palliative and end-of-life care services involved a paradigm shift relating to society as a whole. The overarching theme is to formulate a government-led policy framework. Furthermore, a public health approach has been advocated to create a supportive environment for service development.

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  • Helen Y. L. Chan & Diana T. F. Lee & Jean Woo, 2019. "Diagnosing Gaps in the Development of Palliative and End-of-Life Care: A Qualitative Exploratory Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(1), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2019:i:1:p:151-:d:301544
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