Continuity in palliative care – analysis of intersectoral palliative care based on routine data of a statutory health insurance

• DOI: 10.1186/s12904-021-00751-0
• Publication Date: 2021-04-13T19:04:18Z
• Authors: Laura Rehner; Kilson Moon; Wolfgang Hoffmann; Neeltje van den Berg
• Keywords: Curative care

The goal of palliative care is to prevent and alleviate a suffering incurable ill patients. A continuous intersectoral important. aim this study analyse the continuity care, particularly time gaps between hospital discharge subsequent as well timing last before patient's death.The analysis was based on claims data from large statutory health insurance. Patients who received their first in 2015 were included. course followed for 12 months. Time intervals death analysed. defined an interval less than 14 days care. Data analysed using descriptive statistics Chi-Square.In 2015, 4177 patients with identified catchment area After general inpatient 415 transferred these 67.7% (n = 281) within days. stay ward, 124 75.0% 93) Altogether, 147 discharges did not receive During 12-months follow-up period, 2866 (68.7%) died, 78.7% 2256) 2 weeks life. Of these, 1223 ambulatory 631 specialised 313 at 89 it hospice.The majority However, there are some each patient should management continuation Readmissions after inpatients can be indication lack support setting insufficient management. Palliative training possibilities consultations by specialists strengthen GPs