Alvona Zi Hui Loh1, Julia Shi Yu Tan1, Tan Jinxuan1, Teo Yi Lyn1, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna2, Cynthia Ruth Goh3. 1. Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore. 2. Division of Palliative Medicine, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore lalit.krishna@nccs.com.sg. 3. Division of Palliative Medicine, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Few Asian studies have elucidated factors influencing patients and their family members on their preferred place of care at the end of life. This pilot study describes the perceptions of Singaporean patients with cancer and their family members that affect their choices in place of care. METHODOLOGY: Patients with cancer and their family members were surveyed at a tertiary hospital in Singapore. This convenience sample was recruited from April to July 2012. RESULTS: Fourteen pairs of patients and their family members (N = 28) were recruited. A majority of patients (64.3%) and family members (71.4%) were found to have a preferred place of care at the end of life. Of the respondents who expressed a preference (n = 19), 88.9% of patients and 90.0% of family members named "home" as their preferred place of care. Quality of care at home was rated "good" or "excellent" by all patients and 85.7% of family members. CONCLUSION: Home is the most favored choice among patients and family members who have a preferred place of care.
BACKGROUND: Few Asian studies have elucidated factors influencing patients and their family members on their preferred place of care at the end of life. This pilot study describes the perceptions of Singaporean patients with cancer and their family members that affect their choices in place of care. METHODOLOGY:Patients with cancer and their family members were surveyed at a tertiary hospital in Singapore. This convenience sample was recruited from April to July 2012. RESULTS: Fourteen pairs of patients and their family members (N = 28) were recruited. A majority of patients (64.3%) and family members (71.4%) were found to have a preferred place of care at the end of life. Of the respondents who expressed a preference (n = 19), 88.9% of patients and 90.0% of family members named "home" as their preferred place of care. Quality of care at home was rated "good" or "excellent" by all patients and 85.7% of family members. CONCLUSION: Home is the most favored choice among patients and family members who have a preferred place of care.
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