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A recent report from St. Louis University discusses research on hospice and palliative medicine. The study aimed to develop a Hospice Perceptions Instrument (HPI) to evaluate patient and family perceptions of hospice care. The instrument consisted of 36 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale, covering domains such as hospice philosophy, services, values, and counter-perceptions. The research revealed a disconnect between professional expertise and patient/family voices regarding hospice perceptions, highlighting the need for better understanding and patient/family engagement. The full article can be accessed for free at the provided link. [Extracted from the article] |
