Exploring district nurses' experience of a hospice at home service.
OBJECTIVE
this study surveyed a representative sample of district nurses (DNs) to ascertain their experience of working alongside a HAH service.


METHODS
a self-completed postal questionnaire comprised of 14 items was distributed to 128 DNs.


RESULTS
the evaluation found significant levels of satisfaction. All respondents indicated that they would refer a patient to the service again. However, the need for improved communication and increased awareness among DNs about the HAH service were also identified.


CONCLUSIONS
the findings support the idea that a HAH service can enable patients with advanced progressive disease to be cared for at home. While the findings of this study cannot be generalized, they add to the growing body of research about HAH services in palliative care.
Sullivan
Kate A
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School of Health and Social Care, North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, Plas Coch Campus, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AW, Wales, UK.
McLaughlin
Dorry
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Hasson
Felicity
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D006113:United Kingdom