Specialist palliative care improves patient experience, reduces bed days and saves money: An economic modelling study of home- and hospital-based care
Palliative Medicine: The Research Journal of the EAPC - A Multiprofessional Journal
Published online on March 05, 2026
Abstract
Palliative Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Background:High-quality evidence suggests that specialist palliative care reduces the odds of dying in hospital. The economic implications have not been established.Aim:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of home- and hospital-based specialist palliative ...
Background:High-quality evidence suggests that specialist palliative care reduces the odds of dying in hospital. The economic implications have not been established.Aim:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of home- and hospital-based specialist palliative ...