Palliative care services are lacking in rural hospitals. Implementing palliative care services in rural and remote areas requires knowledge of available resources, specific barriers, and a commitment from the hospital and community.The purpose of the study was to determine awareness, knowledge, barriers, and resources regarding palliative care services in rural hospitals.A descriptive survey design used an investigator-developed needs assessment to survey 374 (40
作者:Regina M, Fink;Kathleen S, Oman;Jeanie, Youngwerth;Lucinda L, Bryant
来源:Journal of palliative medicine 2013 年 16卷 6期