95 Service evaluation: identifying factors contributing to prolonged admissions at marie curie hospice, Newcastle

Abstract

(treatment/prognosis discussions, advance care planning, treatment withdrawal, memory-making, bereavement care) and felt it improved care by providing privacy, removing distractions and facilitating the humanisation of care. However, issues were highlighted that influenced how MH was understood and used by staff, and have subsequently shaped the routine use of MH. These included issues relating to the practical management of MH, sense of ownership and shared understanding of purpose. Conclusion The findings reveal important information about how palliative care can be improved in acute settings. They show how initial implementation strategies can influence staff engagement with innovations like MH and suggest factors that affect uptake and the quality of care. This work is informing the development of MH and has wider implications for how other acute settings can transform their care environments for the benefit of patients and families.