American
Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 2020, vol. 37, no. 6, pp.
455-464
Lee,
Jiwon; Lee, Jong-Eun
The objective of community-based palliative care is to improve the quality of life of patients and their families and to share the responsibility of caregiving. However, the evidence of the efficacy of volunteer services in community-based palliative care is insufficient. This pilot study sought to uncover the feasibility and efficacy of a volunteer program in palliative care. In conclusion, a palliative care program was found to be useful for volunteers in finding meaning in life, motivating continued volunteering. Moreover, caregivers were satisfied with the palliative care service of volunteers.