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Researchers Uncover Widespread Disparities Affecting Rural Hospice Caregivers

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Lagging supportive services around social determinants of health and limited access to hospice and palliative care are driving disparities among rural family caregivers. Family caregivers in rural areas are more likely to experience social determinants of health that negatively affect the provision of palliative and end of life care.

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Most Rural Regions Lack Palliative Care Specialists

Hospice News

Demand is growing faster than the supply in terms of specialty and palliative care providers. The nation is facing a mounting deficit of palliative care providers, Chen indicated. Only one palliative care physician existed per 8,632 seniors 65 and older in 2022, according to the research.

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Breaking the Silence: The Mounting Need for Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

Caregiver neglect represents 5.1% The DOJ report estimated that 1-in-57 cases of caregiver neglect are not reported each year, along with a 1-in-20 rate of unreported instances of physical abuse among seniors. Department of Justice (DOJ) reported. of these cases, with psychological and physical abuse impacting 4.6%

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Palliative Care, Health Equity Growing in Medicare Advantage

Hospice News

Grant is also a nurse practitioner and palliative care consult service provider at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Since then, community-based palliative care growth has been slow but steady in the MA landscape, according to Grant.

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Ep. 28 - The Power of Mentoring

HPNA podcast

She utilizes innovative technology and evidence-based interventions to support family caregivers in delivering patient pain management at home. About Michelle: Dr. Webb is an Assistant Professor in the Duke University School of Nursing. About Michelle: Dr. Webb is an Assistant Professor in the Duke University School of Nursing.

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Senate Again Takes Up Hospice, Palliative Staffing Bill

Hospice News

Access to high quality palliative and hospice care services is vital for patients and their families,” Capito said in a statement. “As As a caregiver for parents living with Alzheimer’s disease, I saw firsthand just how valuable these services are.

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February Issue: Patient-to-Nurse Violence, The Future of Hospital at Home, More

AJN Off the Charts

Original Research: Patient-to-Nurse Violence During One-to-One Assignments: A Silent Epidemic This qualitative cross-sectional study investigated workplace violence from the perspective of nurses and nursing assistants working one-to-one assignments who experienced violent encounters with patients or visitors.