5. Recommendations Context e recommendations presented here consider the implications of the findings that are outlined in this report. ey also incorporate the findings from the literature review, Irish Hospice Foundation’s 30 years of experience working in the areas of dying, death and bereavement and the insights that were brought by the report contributors and authors. A more detailed exploration of the literature review and the findings which informed these recommendations is available here - https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/ advocacy-research/research/time-to-reflect/ ese are broad recommendations which will have implications for a wide set of stakeholders including the HSE, bereavement support organisations, Government departments and research agencies, to name but a few. Additionally, there are findings in the full report and the literature review which can further inform and provide for a more detailed discussion and distilling of the individual recommendations presented.
Based on the findings of the literature review and the results of the ‘Time to Reflect’ Survey, recommendations are made in the following areas:
1. Importance of End-of-Life Care during Public Health Crises and Emergencies 2. Enhance Bereavement Support 3. Inform Health Policy and Practice 4. Invest in Future Research Recommendations 5.1 Importance of End-of-Life Care during Public Health Crises and Emergencies e report highlights that large numbers of participants reported their views on dying, death and bereavement had changed due to COVID-19. ere was a recognition of the importance of planning ahead, particularly among the bereaved participants. e findings demonstrate that the impact of the pandemic and the public health measures was very challenging for the delivery of quality end-of-life care. e following recommendations are focused on promoting compassionate end-of-life care in the event of future public health crises or emergencies.
In terms of future proofing for quality end of life experiences, more targeted education is needed to equip healthcare professionals to discuss the experience of death and dying.
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