Between February 2003 and October 2004 a systematic, empirical study of hospice and related development in Europe was undertaken; the report of that study is now available in five different languages - see publication dates of the different editions below.
Gronemeyer (sociologist, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany) et al. explain the results of the study in two parts:
- A comprehensive analysis of today's situation of palliative care in Europe is provided, including previously unidentified statistics and
- Standardised profiles of 16 European countries are presented – that is demographics, the history of hospice and palliative care, the number of current services, funding, education and training of professional staff and the role of volunteers, with an in-depth case portrayal of particular services.
More information about the book and the project is available in German language on this website. Work is still in progress for the English version, which is set to be concluded in Mid-July 2005.
Available now:
German edition: Helfen am Ende des Lebens. Hospizarbeit und Palliative Care in Europa
Also out now:
Polish edition: Pomoc pod koniec życia. Praca hospicyjna i opieka paliatywna w Europie
Release dates:
English edition (July 2005):
Helping people at the end of their lives - Hospice and Palliative Care in Europe
French edition: August 2005
Russian edition: August 2005
Contact: hospizprojekt@sowi.uni-giessen.de