Temporal trends in hospice deaths and causes of death in Italy, 2011–2022: A nationwide population-based study

Key Points

• The study aims to analyze changes in hospice deaths and the causes of death in Italy from 2011 to 2022.
• Analyzed national data on hospice deaths in Italy from 2011 to 2022
• Examined trends in causes of death, distinguishing between neoplasm and non-neoplasm
• Utilized population-based approach for comprehensive insights
• Hospice deaths in Italy more than doubled from 2011 to 2022
• Non-neoplasm hospice deaths showed a gradual increase over the period
• Neoplasm remains the leading cause of hospice deaths, despite rising inclusivity of palliative care