‘People ring because they’re frightened’: findings from a realist evaluation on the impact of timely responsive care at home at the end of life
Patients and caregivers valued holistic, relationship-centred care that provided emotional security alongside practical support. However, service inconsistencies, late transitions into palliative care, and systemic inequities limit accessibility. Findings highlight the need for early engagement, integrated service models, and 24/7 specialist care, ensuring greater continuity and equity in home-based end-of-life care.
Authors
- Kathryn McEwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4063-035X)
- Joanne Atkinson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0823-0110)
- Amanda Clarke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5701-7733)
- Sonia Dalkin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3266-5926)
- Caroline C. Jeffery (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5536-4915)
- Angela Bate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5277-4188)
Institutions
- Northumbria University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Palliative Care
- Published
- 2025-07-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01826-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Marie Curie