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This study aimed to clarify the status of end-stage care and factors promoting it in multifunctional small-scale care services. A self-administered questionnaire survey on community liaison and the use of social resources for medical, care, or welfare purposes was conducted, involving multifunctional small-scale care service providers throughout Japan. Responses were obtained from 1,372 care workers, and nurses. The difference was significant when they were also experienced in providing end-of-life care in service facilities.Analysis revealed close associations of the age, use of end-of-life care manuals, availability of medical services, and necessity of end-stage care. The results suggest that community liaison as part of multifunctional small-scale care services requires the improvement of service providers’ technical skills,as well as the appropriate management of medical resources. |
