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A) Due to disparities studies have shown that an average of 60% of those who cou
A) Due to disparities studies have shown that an average of 60% of those who could benefit from hospice or palliative care do not receive them. With an ever-growing elderly population, the demand for hospice or palliative care services is expected to increase due to an expected 78 million older adults living with chronic disease by the year 2035 (Nelson, K. E., et. al., 2021). Within the practicum setting I have witnessed a handful of elderly patients who could have been potential candidates that would greatly benefit from these services, but when offered these patients and or their families were not accepting to the idea of the services. These patients would have benefited as they were unable to care for themselves, and the family that was currently caring for them was also beginning to fail or had found the care to be difficult to provide as the patient was reaching the ending part of their lives. The approach of the conversation was more directed to those caring for the patient and was with the intention of providing the education and teaching of the services available as well as how these may
benefit the patient. (Needs 1 scholarly source)
B) One recommendation that can help improve access to vulnerable and undeserved populations would be collaborating with community leaders and faith-based organizations with the purpose of advocating for palliative care acceptance. Within certain cultures of vulnerable populations, palliative care is frowned upon and not discussed, but with the proper education, it can be accepted and then integrated within the community. This requires the help of community leaders and faith-based organizations, which then aids all members of the community, especially the vulnerable members, be aware of palliative care services. Another recommendation would be formulating partnerships with community health centers to integrate palliative care into the primary care setting. Often, individuals think that the only way to start palliative care or to have a discussion about it is if they are hospitalized or have cancer. This partnership can enhance palliative care coordination at a community level and ensures that the vulnerable population receive timely referrals since the topic is being covered on at primary care visits. (Needs 1 scholary source)
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