Rural palliative care to support dying at home can be realised; experiences of family members and nurses with a new model of care

Rural care support for dying at home can be realised. This study has demonstrated the positive impact of an end-of-life service, while at the same time pointing to concerns of the nursing staff on the suitability of the model of care. Health care workers and communities alike need to be educated and have conversations on end-of-life care.