Health, Care and Quality of Life of Patients in Hospices

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https://doi.org/10.54937/2026.9788056112410.199-204

Autor/ Author: Marcela Hudáková

In: DOKOR 2025. Recenzovaný zborník z interdisciplinárnej doktorandskej konferencie

ISBN: 978-80-561-1241-0

Strany/ Page Range: 199-204

Rok vydania/ Publication Year: 2026

Jazyk/ Language: Slovak

Vydavateľ/ Publisher: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku

Abstrakt/ Abstract:

Introduction: The aim of this article is to examine the overall well-being and health status of individuals admitted to hospices. Objectives and Data: The aim of this article is to examine how integrated teamwork and holistic models of care affect patient satisfaction and quality of life in the care of patients in the terminal stage of life, and to objectively assess the effectiveness of these interventions using quality of life measurement tools. This text, intended for a scientific conference for doctoral students, emphasizes the connection between scientific knowledge and its application, the promotion of cooperation between different disciplines, and adherence to ethical principles in scientific work. The research questions posed in this article focus on identifying variables that influence patients' overall satisfaction with life, assessing effective practices, and examining the importance of collaboration between different specialties in palliative care.
Methods: The methodology used includes a review of scientific publications, analysis of specific cases, and interviews with qualified specialists.
Results: The study found that an integrated approach that addresses physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs significantly improves patients' overall quality of life. Collaboration between various specialists, such as doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and clergy, is essential for providing comprehensive care. The text also provides an overview of tools used to assess the overall quality of life of hospice patients and identifies areas for future research and clinical practice.
Conclusion: The results confirm that comprehensive and coordinated care is a key factor in improving the quality of life of hospice patients. An interdisciplinary approach, ethical principles, and a holistic view of the patient are the basis for effective palliative care. The study also points to the need for further research and innovation in clinical practice in this area.

Kľúčové slová/ Keywords: hospice care, overall quality of life, interdisciplinary research, palliative care, research questions, methods, results

Citácia/ How to cite:

HUDÁKOVÁ, Marcela, 2026. Zdravie, opatera a životná úroveň pacientov v hospicoch. In: DOKOR 2025. Recenzovaný zborník z interdisciplinárnej doktorandskej konferencie. Online. Ružomberok: VERBUM – vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku, 2026, s. 199-204. ISBN 978-80-561-1241-0. Dostupné na: https://doi.org/10.54937/2026.9788056112410.199-204

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