Context: The CAHPS Hospice Survey, a required element of the Centers for Medicare in contrast, they found the phrases "cultural practices" and "choosing what to do next" confusing or unclear.Addition of "cultural beliefs" to an existing survey item regarding religious and spiritual support allowed for assessment of non-religious traditions.Consolidation of the existing multi-item symptoms composite measure into one item resulted in loss of important information; however, providing a clear definition of training of family caregivers enabled consolidation of the existing multi-item training composite measure into one summary item. Conclusion:The revised CAHPS Hospice Survey simultaneously adds new topics prioritized by stakeholders and reduces survey complexity and length.
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