What is the cost of palliative care in the UK?

Source: BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 2018; 8 (3): 250-257

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Date of publication: September 2018

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This systematic review looks at the costs of specialist and generalist palliative care in the UK, and aims to explore the different approaches used for capturing activity and unit cost data.

Length of publication: 8 pages

Economic analysis of potentially avoidable hospital admissions in patients with palliative care needs

Source: Progress in Palliative Care 2012 20(3), p147-153

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Date of publication:July 2012

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This study conducted a recent  survey of two English hospital identified patients with palliative care needs and the proportion of these patients whose admission was potentially avoidable. Using these data, the economic impact of avoiding such hospital admissions is estimated.

Length of publication: 7 pages

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A narrative literature review of the evidence regarding the economic impact of avoidable hospitalizations amongst palliative care patients in the UK

Source: Progress in Palliative Care 2011 v.19(6), p291-8

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Date of publication: November 2011

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: This article carries out a  narrative review of the evidence relating to the potential economic impact of reducing avoidable admissions among palliative care patients in the UK. The article concludes that the evidence base from the UK relating to the economic impact of avoidable admissions in palliative care is limited. Although two recent retrospective studies suggest that there are currently high levels of avoidable admissions, the feasibility of avoiding such admissions and the full economic consequences of such changes have not been clearly demonstrated. Further evidence is needed to provide a more robust estimate of the extent to which the additional costs of providing high-quality community support are offset by reduced inpatient usage by palliative care patients.

Length of publication: 8 pages

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The future of UK palliative care: reflections on the recommendations of the Palliative Care Funding Review

Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing Vol. 17(7) p316-319

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Date of publication: July 2011

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: The recommendations of the Palliative Care Funding Review have potentially fundamental implications for the future of palliative care delivery in the UK. This article looks at the reasons why a new funding system is needed; defining the state’s responsibility for meeting palliative and end-of-life care needs; and implementation of the new funding system.

Length of publication: 4 pages

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