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Feb 2, 2026

It Takes a Village: Sources of Spiritual Care in Hospice That Support the Well-being of African-American Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers in the USA

We found that both chaplains and clergy supported social and spiritual well-being, whereas other hospice team members were seen as responsible for the hospice environment and physical well-being.
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Oct 10, 2025

CMS Hospice Star Ratings

Many hospices lack CAHPS star ratings due to being new or small, but most patients are served by hospices with reliable, publicly reported scores, making the data a useful quality guide.
Research

Sep 2, 2025

Hospice Use and Spiritual Support for Family and Friend Caregivers at the End of Life and During Bereavement

Our cross-sectional observational study examined bereaved caregivers' responses to a survey module added during the 2023 wave of the Care Network Connections over Time study. We examined hospice use among care recipients and its relationship to spiritual support for caregivers.
Research

Sep 2, 2025

Factors Influencing Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice in the United States: An Exploratory Study of the Perspectives of Their Caregivers, Clergy and Hospice Chaplains

Hospice professionals, chaplains, clergy, and policymakers need to understand factors influencing spiritual care of African American hospice patients to advance equitable end-of-life and hospice care.
Expert Insights

Aug 7, 2025

Non-enquiry session on palliative care: Evidence submission by RAND Europe and THIS Institute

This document provides RAND Europe and THIS Institute’s submission of evidence in relation to the UK Health and Social Care Committee’s non-inquiry session on palliative care in England.
Commentary

Jul 18, 2025

Tele-Palliative Care Offers Access to Needed Support

Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses. Tele-palliative care offers access to care for those who might otherwise go without and has surprising advantages over traditional, in-person care.
Tool

Apr 4, 2025

Serious Illness Survey for Community-Based Care

The Serious Illness Survey for Community-Based Care is available in full and abridged versions. The survey materials are available in English and Spanish.
Research

Mar 20, 2025

"Telehealth Allows for Flexibility and More Equity": Provider Perspectives on Telehealth for Outpatient Palliative Care for Underserved Patients

The objective of this paper is to examine current perspectives from interdisciplinary providers on the use of telehealth and in-person care for outpatient palliative care among underserved patients.
Research

Feb 17, 2025

Sociodemographic Disparities in the Use of Hospice by U.S. Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review

We conducted a review of English-language, peer-reviewed articles 2008 to 2023 describing variation in NH hospice use to characterize disparities and inform educational and quality initiatives to improve End-of-Life care in NHs.
Research

Nov 7, 2024

Roles of Chaplains and Clergy in Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice: A Pilot Study

We examined who provides spiritual care to African American hospice patients and caregivers. We conducted a pilot study with a community hospice in the South and interviewed caregivers, clergy and chaplains.
Research

Sep 19, 2024

Association Between Physician Age and Patterns of End-of-Life Care Among Older Americans

Using a nationally representative sample of Medicare beneficiaries, we examined the association between physician age and patterns of end of life (EOL) care with a broad range of EOL care measures.
Research

Aug 14, 2024

Prognostication in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Accurate 6-month prognostication can enhance access to hospice for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias, including those who have a different primary diagnosis. Therefore, prognostication must be reconceptualized.

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It Takes a Village: Sources of Spiritual Care in Hospice That Support the Well-being of African-American Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers in the USA

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Hospice Use and Spiritual Support for Family and Friend Caregivers at the End of Life and During Bereavement

Factors Influencing Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice in the United States: An Exploratory Study of the Perspectives of Their Caregivers, Clergy and Hospice Chaplains

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Roles of Chaplains and Clergy in Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice: A Pilot Study

Association Between Physician Age and Patterns of End-of-Life Care Among Older Americans

Prognostication in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

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Tele-Palliative Care Offers Access to Needed Support

Care Experiences Are Worse in For-Profit Hospices Than in Not-for-Profit Hospices

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It Takes a Village: Sources of Spiritual Care in Hospice That Support the Well-being of African-American Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers in the USA

CMS Hospice Star Ratings

Hospice Use and Spiritual Support for Family and Friend Caregivers at the End of Life and During Bereavement

Factors Influencing Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice in the United States: An Exploratory Study of the Perspectives of Their Caregivers, Clergy and Hospice Chaplains

Non-enquiry session on palliative care: Evidence submission by RAND Europe and THIS Institute

Tele-Palliative Care Offers Access to Needed Support

Serious Illness Survey for Community-Based Care

"Telehealth Allows for Flexibility and More Equity": Provider Perspectives on Telehealth for Outpatient Palliative Care for Underserved Patients

Sociodemographic Disparities in the Use of Hospice by U.S. Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review

Roles of Chaplains and Clergy in Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice: A Pilot Study

Association Between Physician Age and Patterns of End-of-Life Care Among Older Americans

Prognostication in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

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