Important Elements of Quality Home End-of-Life Care in China

What are the important elements of quality home end-of-life care in China?In this qualitative study of 39 participants, 4 key elements of quality home end-of-life care in China were identified: preliminary basis for home-based services, communication strategies and practical support, long-term stable care relationships, and fulfilling end-of-life preferences in practice. These 4 constituent elements can be linked to a dynamic progression of trust relationships.These 4 elements can serve as a practical reference for policymakers to develop quality assessment and improvement systems for home end-of-life care within the distinctive cultural context of China.

Corresponding Author: Peng Yue, PhD, School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, 10 Xitoutiao, Youanmen, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100069, China (pkuyuepeng@ccmu.edu.cn).

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