Implementing a quality improvement programme in palliative care in care homes: a qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An increasing number of older people reach the end of life in care homes. The aim of this study is to explore the perceived benefits of, and barriers to, implementation of the Gold Standards Framework for Care Homes (GSFCH), a qualit...

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Main Authors: Higginson Irene J, Stewart Frances, Goddard Cassie, Hall Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/31