What is it used for, and what diseases or chronic conditions does it treat?

CEAD’s Palliative Home Support Service is a comprehensive healthcare program that brings specialized care directly to the patient’s home. This multidisciplinary service is led by palliative care specialists and addresses all aspects of patient and family well-being.

The team consists of highly trained professionals, including specialist physicians, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, and spiritual care providers. In addition, the service offers hands-on training for family members and caregivers in essential techniques such as bed bathing, safe patient mobilization, and pressure-ulcer prevention—ensuring optimal care around the clock.

What is it used for and what diseases or chronic pains does it treat?

This specialized service is designed for patients with complex medical conditions that require continuous care and advanced symptom management:

  • Advanced-stage oncological diseases requiring pain and symptom control
  • Neurodegenerative conditions such as ALS, advanced Parkinson’s disease, or severe dementia
  • End-stage organ failure (renal, cardiac, hepatic, pulmonary)
  • Debilitating chronic conditions that significantly impact the quality of life
  • Patients with complex chronic pain requiring multidisciplinary management
  • Post-hospitalization cases requiring specialized transitional care
  • Patients with high functional dependency who benefit from in-home support

The service focuses on improving the quality of life of both the patient and the family, equipping them with the tools and knowledge necessary for dignified and effective care.

Benefits compared to other treatments

CEAD’s Palliative Home Support Service offers significant advantages over traditional hospital-based care:

Comfort and familiarity: Patients remain in a familiar environment, surrounded by loved ones, which greatly enhances emotional well-being.

Personalized care: Each care plan is tailored to the specific needs of the patient and their family.

Reduced hospitalizations: Proactive symptom management at home decreases emergency visits and hospital readmissions.

Family training: Caregivers receive specialized training, empowering them to provide safe and effective care.

Comprehensive support: The combination of medical, psychological and spiritual care addresses all dimensions of suffering.

Continuity of care: Ongoing follow-up by specialists ensures timely adjustments to treatment.

Cost-effectiveness: It offers a more economical alternative to prolonged hospitalization without compromising quality of care.

This service transforms the home into a therapeutic space where family support and medical excellence come together.

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