A lack of support, poor coordination of care and insufficient resources [1] are among the reasons why many people are unable to die at home, a new report has found.
The ‘Dying Well at Home’ report, [2] published by the Irish Hospice Foundation, also revealed that an unsuitable standard of care for individuals or communities and a lack of other social supports are stopping many dying people from being cared for at home before their deaths.
The report compiles qualitative research from focus groups with care providers and was conducted between November 2021 and 2022. It details the enablers and barriers faced by people in Ireland which impacts whether they have a good death – one which is comfortable, gives dignity to the dying person, and empowers carers while receiving support from medical professionals when required.