Study Addresses Palliative Care Underutilization in Nursing Homes
A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society highlights the underutilization of palliative care in nursing homes despite the high prevalence of serious illness among nursing home residents. The research identifies barriers to palliative care referrals and proposes solutions for improving access, emphasizing the need for better staff education and systematic processes to identify residents who could benefit from palliative care.