Role matters in understanding 'quality' in palliative care: a qualitative analysis of patient, caregiver and practitioner perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To compare the discussions from two panels on the concept of palliative care quality for patients with advanced cancer, exploring the priorities reflected in each group's perspectives.

Design

We convened two RAND-UCLA appropriateness panel discussions on palliative care quality in advanced cancer. Discussions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Panel transcripts were analysed thematically using a matrix approach to examine perceptions and experiences of quality.

Setting

Discussions were framed within the context of advanced cancer care and palliative care.

Participants

The patient-caregiver panel had 9 patients with current or a history of cancer and caregivers, and the practitioner panel had 10 expert practitioners representing fields of o

SUBMITTER: Holdsworth LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10806673 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature