Timely integration of palliative care. the reality check. a retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

A large volume of literature suggests that timely integration of palliative care (PC) enhances the well-being, quality of life and satisfaction of patients and their families. It may also positively impact clinical outcomes and healthcare costs throughout the disease trajectory. Therefore, reviewing clinical practice to reflect real-life situations regarding timely PC integration is essential.

Methods

This study, conducted at the Vienna General Hospital between March 2016 and August 2022, retrospectively examined PC consultation (PCC) requests. It aimed to assess the timeliness of PC integration by analysing the duration between diagnosis and the first PCC request, as well as the interval between the first PCC request and death.

Results

This study included 895

SUBMITTER: Adamidis F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11254969 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature