Family reports of end-of-life care among veterans in home-based primary care: The role of hospice.

Daniel KinderDawn SmithMary J ErsekMelissa WachtermanJoshua ThorpeDarlene DavisAnn Kutney-Lee

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2021)

Receipt of hospice services while enrolled in HBPC was associated with higher ratings of EOL care by bereaved family members. Integration of community hospice partners for qualifying veterans who are enrolled in the HBPC program represents a potential opportunity to improve the overall experience of EOL care for veterans and their families.

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