Establishing a common definition for care provided by hospice societies in British Columbia, Canada: a Delphi process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, there are over 70 hospice societies spread across urban, rural, and remote communities in BC. However, these societies are not utilized to their fullest potential, primarily due to a lack of awareness of the unique role they play in their communities and common misconceptions about the types of care they provide.

Objectives

To develop a consensus-based definition of the care provided by hospice societies in BC, suitable for use across government, healthcare, community organizations, and the public.

Design

A modified Delphi approach, guided by an environmental scan, was used to reach consensus on a standard definition of care among a panel of experts.

Methods

Following an environmental scan of gray and published literature for attributes an

SUBMITTER: Anderson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11837070 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature