Home, Hospice, or Hospital: Where Are Our Patients With Chronic Lung Disease Dying?

Synopsis: This cross-sectional study examined the differences in place of death among patients with chronic lung disease living in the United States from 2003 to 2017. Overall, there was a shift toward home and hospice deaths and away from hospital or nursing facility deaths. However, important differences in race, education, and socioeconomic status indicate the pressing need for further research into how to best care for all patients with chronic lung disease at the end of their lives.
Source: Clinical Pulmonary Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Pulmonary Trends Source Type: research