Strategies for the implementation of palliative care education and organizational interventions in long-term care facilities: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of older people dying in long-term care facilities is increasing; however, care at the end of life can be suboptimal. Interventions to improve palliative care delivery within these settings have been shown to be effective in improving care, but little is known about their implementation.

Aim

The aim of this study was to describe the nature of implementation strategies and to identify facilitators and/or barriers to implementing palliative care interventions in long-term care facilities.

Design

Scoping review with a thematic synthesis, following the ENTREQ guidelines.

Data sources

Published literature was identified from electronic databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL. Controlled, non-controlled and qualitative studies

SUBMITTER: Collingridge Moore D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7222696 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature