Asian Nurs Res.
2018 Dec;12(4):286-292. 10.1016/j.anr.2018.11.001.
Evaluation of Outcomes of the Busan Community-based Palliative Care Project in Korea
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Republic of Korea. snkim@cup.ac.kr
- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- 3Department of Aging and Social Work, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- 4Department of Industrial Academic Cooperation Foundation, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- 5Department of Administrative Team, Hospice Palliative Care Center of Busan Metropolitan City, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- 6Department of Social Welfare Team, Hospice Palliative Care Center of Busan Metropolitan City, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- KMID: 2431974
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.anr.2018.11.001
Abstract
- PURPOSE
This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of a community-based palliative care project conducted in Busan city, Korea, from 2013 to 2015.
METHODS
We selected four outcome indices based on the project's outcomes derived from a logic model and used a longitudinal and cross-sectional comparative design approach depending on the outcome index.
RESULTS
The utilization rate of palliative care increased from 9.2% in 2012 to 41.9% in 2015. Regarding symptom changes in 65 patients receiving palliative care at 3 and 6 months (mean age = 72 years, standard deviation = 9.64, 55.4% women), pain, anxiety, and depression had improved. Quality of life was higher among palliative care patients compared with patients who did not receive palliative care (t = 2.09, p = .039). Regarding recognition of palliative care, civil servants at public health centers who participated in the pilot project (2013-2014) scored higher than those at public health centers who began participation in 2015 (t = 2.67, p = .008).
CONCLUSION
This is the first study in Korea that systematically evaluated community-based palliative care. The Busan Community-based Palliative Care Project improved the quality of life of palliative care patients by providing services at an appropriate level and by raising the recognition of palliative care in the community. To increase the utilization ratio of palliative care and the quality of service, strategies should be developed to supplement medical support systems.
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