Fortunately, a growing number of studies provide data to inform hospice setting decisions. This evidence and clinical experience can lend reassurance to patients who prefer to receive hospice at home. A recent contribution to this body of evidence is a study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care<\/em>.\u2077<\/p>\n Researchers followed nearly 9,000 hospice patients and created risk-adjusted comparisons of survival between different hospice settings: home, hospital, and multi-setting. Overall, hospice setting did not significantly affect survival in patients with cancer. No statistically significant differences were observed across head and neck, colorectal, or hepatocellular carcinoma. There was one notable exception. Among patients with advanced lung cancer, those who received hospice at home had a statistically significant survival advantage. Lung cancer patients receiving hospice at home had a risk-adjusted 25% lower risk of death during the study period compared to those receiving inpatient or multi-setting hospice. This finding provides encouraging evidence that hospice at home is not inferior to inpatient hospice care.<\/p>\n The current study adds to previous research comparing survival in hospice at home to other settings. Jun Hamano, MD, and colleagues prospectively followed 2,069 cancer patients with prognoses measured in days, weeks, or months.\u2078 They compared patients receiving palliative care in hospitals with patients receiving hospice at home. Among patients whose prognosis was a few days, hospice at home correlated with a 44% longer survival. Among patients whose prognosis was measured in months, hospice at home correlated with a 24% longer survival.<\/p>\n It is also noteworthy that when prognosis is six months or less, survival among patients receiving hospice at home is not inferior to that of patients receiving cure-directed care.\u2079\u207b\u00b9\u00b9 Additionally, there appears to be a dose-response relationship, in which patients referred to hospice later realize a smaller benefit compared to those referred earlier. Hospice is designed to provide up to six months of service, allowing sufficient time for comprehensive symptom management and support.<\/p>\n The preponderance of evidence associates hospice with lives lengthened by days to weeks. Of course, hospice neither seeks to lengthen nor shorten life. Rather, hospice focuses on symptom control, dignity, and quality of life during the final months. Survival data help reassure patients and physicians alike that hospice at home delivers high-quality palliative care without compromising outcomes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As a proud partner of the We Honor Veterans<\/em> program, Avatar Home Health and Hospice demonstrates a deep, systematic commitment to serving those who have served our nation. The We Honor Veterans<\/em> initiative, developed in collaboration with the National Alliance for Care at Home and the Department of Veterans Affairs, equips our interdisciplinary care teams with veteran-centric training, resources, and best practices that promote respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment of military service. We Honor Veterans<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0 | This partnership enhances our ability to recognize and address the unique clinical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of veteran patients and their families at the end of life, strengthens our collaboration with VA facilities and veteran organizations, and increases access to supportive hospice services that honor service and sacrifice. (We Honor Veterans Hospice Partners<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/span> For referring physicians, this offers confidence that your veteran patients will receive not only the highest quality care but also personalized acknowledgment of their service, thoughtful support in navigating benefits, and a more meaningful, patient-centered transition to hospice care.<\/p>\n References<\/p>\n In the United States, hospice care is increasingly delivered in the home setting, reflecting both patient preference and a growing body of clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness. For physicians guiding patients and families through end-of-life decisions, understanding the outcomes associated with hospice at home is essential. 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\nAvatar Home Health and Hospice: Supporting Hospice at Home<\/h3>\n
For physicians considering hospice referrals, the setting matters\u2014but so does the provider. The evidence supports hospice at home as a safe and effective option for many patients, including those with advanced illness. Avatar Home Health and Hospice brings nearly two decades of experience delivering hospice at home, supported by Joint Commission accreditation, Medicare certification, interdisciplinary clinical teams, and strong community partnerships. By combining evidence-based hospice care with a deep commitment to patients, families, and referring physicians, Avatar Home Health and Hospice is well positioned to support meaningful, patient-centered end-of-life care in the home setting.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nAvatar is a We Honor Veterans Partner<\/h2>\n
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