CN24Hospice care, what to expect? An exploration of the expectation of future hospice patients

Abstract Background Hospice care aims to optimize the quality of life of patients and their families in the last phase of life by diminishing physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering. Expectations are associated with patient satisfaction. A theoretical framework was used, distinguishing expectations with respect to process, structure and outcomes. The aim of the study is to explore expectations of hospice care of future hospice patients. Methods A generic qualitative study was performed from January to July 2018. Eleven patients with a life expectancy