Stakeholder consensus of quality indicators for end-of-life cancer care in Malaysia: a modified Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

End-of-life care is an essential component of cancer care. Good end-of-life care improves quality of life for the dying individuals and their loved ones. This study aimed to compile a list of quality indicators (QIs) endorsed by experts, for assessing the quality of end-of-life care for cancer patients in Malaysia.

Methods

Eligible QIs were first identified through a scoping review, which formed the basis for a five-round online modified Delphi survey that was undertaken to reach expert panel agreement. Firstly, the relevance of each QI was rated by a panel comprising healthcare professionals (HCPs) in oncology and palliative care, caregivers, and patient advocates using a 9-point Likert scale. Secondly, the feasibility of extracting these indicators from medical

SUBMITTER: Wong WJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752362 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature