ArticlePalliative medicine2025
Challenges of regional hospice and palliative care networks: A group discussion study with coordinators and network experts.
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- [Challenges and good practices of regional hospice and palliative care networks in Germany: Results of an online survey].Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany)) · 2026Article
- The variation of coverage and access to palliative care for cancer patients in eight European countries: an exploratory vignette approach.BMC palliative care · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundWithin hospice and palliative care, professionals from various disciplines collaborate to deliver comprehensive care to terminal patients and their relatives. Regional hospice and palliative care networks exist in various countries, aimed at facilitating cooperation among health care providers at a local level. To date, little is known about the challenges faced by these networks.
aimThis study aimed to explore the challenges faced by regional hospice and palliative care networks in Germany.
designA qualitative study with SETTING/
participantsParticipants were
resultsRegional hospice and palliative care networks face numerous challenges relating to: (1) establishment and development, (2) infrastructure, (3) moderation, (4) public relations and information exchange, (5) education and training and (6) the development of regional care services and practices. Network moderation appears crucial for network success and is highly dependent on infrastructural conditions. A key challenge is gaining network acceptance and support from potential network partners. Specifically, this includes securing the commitment of network partners to agree on common goals, develop joint actions and standards and allocate resources effectively.
conclusionsSustainable infrastructure, competent network governance and adequate resources for network members are essential for the success of regional hospice and palliative care networks. To improve networking, funding conditions should be simplified, the involvement of network partners should be improved and network coordinators should receive training in network management.
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