Associated factors of home hospice care utilization by the terminally ill older adults: a mixed-methods study
The utilization of home hospice care services by older adults is lower, which is influenced by both subjective and objective factors. The novel identification of 'families' guilty' as a barrier underscores the need for targeted interventions that address emotional and psychological barriers within families. Policymakers should consider these factors when developing strategies to promote the development of home hospice care for older adults, ensuring that interventions are culturally sensitive and economically feasible.
Authors
- Dejing Fan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1346-140X)
- Shuyu Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8486-2246)
- Pinyue Tao
- Yan-Fei Pan
- Qini Pan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6517-3194)
- Jie Peng
- Pengxin Dong
- Huiqiao Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3609-3205)
- Xiaoying Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2733-7095)
- Yidan Chai
- Liyan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8846-1666)
- Caili Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4985-1861)
- Lichong Lai
- Ping Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2315-9594)
- Xiaoling Feng
- Haichen Wu
- Dongmei Hai
- Xiao Pan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4865-6150)
Institutions
- Guangxi Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1519712
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88