Objective To examine the progress in incorporating hospice care as a key component to improve the quality of life for the elderly within Beijing's city-wide elderly health support system. Methods Relevant policy documents and literature,as well as the progress in system construction and service model development of hospice care in Beijing,were reviewed to comprehensively evaluate the effects and challenges of policy implementation. Results Guided by national policies,Beijing has advanced hospice care through innovative service models that integrate hospital,community,and home-based care,supported by "Internet+" technologies to enhance service accessibility and efficiency.Multiple healthcare institutions have established hospice care departments and adopted multidisciplinary team approaches to improve service quality.In addition,progress has also been made in workforce training,digital infrastructure,and supportive socio-economic policies. Conclusions While Beijing has achieved initial success in developing a hospice care system,challenges remain,including uneven resource distribution and a shortage of qualified professionals.Further efforts are needed to optimize resource allocation,strengthen professional training,enhance public awareness,and improve digital support.These efforts are expected to promote the building of a comprehensive and sustainable hospice care system that ensures dignity and compassion for the elderly at the end of life.This study has for the first time constructed a gradient allocation model of palliative care resources,providing a reference for developing countries.
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