Open AccessPerceived Barriers that Impede Provider Relations and Medication Delivery: Hospice Providers' Experiences in Nursing Homes and Private Homes
Author(s) -
Denys T. Lau,
Jonathan Masin-Peters,
Celia Berdes,
Megan Ong
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of palliative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.986
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1096-6218
pISSN - 1557-7740
DOI - 10.1089/jpm.2009.0283
Subject(s) - medicine , hospice care , nursing homes , nursing , medline , family medicine , palliative care , political science , law
Hospice providers often work with nursing home providers or with family caregivers to deliver medication services aimed at alleviating suffering in patients with life-limiting illnesses. From the perspective of hospice providers, this study explores barriers that may impede provider relations and medication delivery in nursing homes and private homes.