Accessibility of hospice care services in Shanghai: a geographical network analysis

Shanghai's dense hospice network and advanced transport infrastructure ensure near-universal access in central districts. Yet, persistent inequalities in suburban and rural areas underscore the need for equitable end-of-life care amid rapid population aging. Expanding facility placement, strengthening home- and community-based hospice models, and leveraging tele-hospice platforms are essential to meeting the city's growing age-related care demands.