The impact of population ageing on end-of-life care in Scotland: projections of place of death and recommendations for future service provision

The impact of population ageing on end-of-life care in Scotland: projections of place of death and recommendations for future service provision

Abstract Background Global annual deaths are rising. It is essential to examine where future deaths may occur to facilitate decisions regarding future service provision and resource allocation. Aims To project where people will die from 2017 to 2040 in an ageing country with advanced integrated pall...

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Main Authors: Anne M. Finucane, Anna E. Bone, Catherine J. Evans, Barbara Gomes, Richard Meade, Irene J. Higginson, Scott A. Murray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Forecasts
Projections
Frailty
Palliative care
Place of death
Care homes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-019-0490-x

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