Home-based palliative care is an essential component of healthcare that emphasizes providing comprehensive support to patients with life-limiting illnesses in the comfort of their own homes. This approach not only addresses the physical symptoms of illness but also considers the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. As healthcare systems increasingly recognize the importance of patient-centered care, home-based palliative care has emerged as a vital alternative to traditional hospital-based services, allowing for individualized care that respects the preferences and dignity of patients during their end-of-life journey.

Advances in telehealth technologies and multidisciplinary care models have made it possible to provide high-quality palliative care remotely, ensuring that patients receive timely interventions and support. Research has demonstrated that home-based palliative care can lead to improved quality of life, reduced hospital admissions, and increased patient and family satisfaction, making it a critical area for ongoing exploration. Looking forward, continued research in home-based palliative care holds the potential to refine care delivery models, enhance training for healthcare providers, and develop innovative tools for patient and caregiver support. In light of these efforts, BMC Palliative Care is opening this Collection, “Home-based palliative care.” Topics of interest include:

Models of home-based palliative care

Family caregiver experiences in home hospice

Telehealth in palliative and end-of-life care

Access to palliative medicine and recourses

Cultural considerations in home-based palliative care

Disparities in access to home-based palliative care and strategies for inclusivity

Evaluation of policies, funding models, and cost-effectiveness of home-based care

Education and training for home healthcare providers and caregivers

Comparative quality of life and end-of-life care: home vs. institutional settings

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

BMC Palliative Care is calling for submissions to our new Collection, Palliative care in low-income and middle-income countries. This Collection aims to highlight the unique challenges and opportunities for palliative care in LMICs, emphasizing the need for culturally appropriate and context-sensitive approaches.

Improving palliative care in LMICs is crucial for delivering compassionate end-of-life support. Promising developments include integrating palliative care into primary healthcare, expanding community-based models, and leveraging telehealth to overcome geographic barriers. Enhanced awareness, advocacy, and policy support have also contributed to better funding and infrastructure. Ongoing research and collaboration among governments, NGOs, and communities are key to creating sustainable and adaptable care models as well as advancing professional training and interdisciplinary approaches.

Submissions from researchers and practitioners in LMICs are encouraged. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

· Challenges and innovations for palliative care access in LMICs

· Community-based palliative care models

· Training healthcare providers in palliative care in LMIC contexts

· Policy frameworks for palliative care in LMICs

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.