Trends in the place of death in Sweden from 2013 to 2019 - disclosing prerequisites for palliative care.
Cecilia LarsdotterStina NyblomHanna GyllenstenCarl-Johan FurstAnneli OzanneRagnhild HedmanStefan NilssonJoakim ÖhlénPublished in: Palliative care and social practice (2024)
The results show a trend towards a decrease in hospital deaths but with cross-regional variations. Still, in 2019, only about one-fifth of all individuals died in their own homes. Public health-oriented interventions aimed at strengthening palliative care resources in nursing homes and home care are suggested.