Evaluating Palliative Care Needs in Patients with Advanced Non-Malignant Chronic Conditions: An Umbrella Review of Needs Assessment Tools.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Patients with advanced non-malignant chronic conditions experience illness burdens and palliative care needs comparable to those of oncology patients, yet palliative care is often introduced late. Identifying individuals with potential palliative care needs is complex, and although multiple tools exist, the most appropriate approach for assessing needs in this population remains unclear. This umbrella review aimed to identify and evaluate tools used to systematically assess palliative care in adults with advanced non-malignant chronic conditions, with a specific focus on their content, structure, and psychometric properties.

Methods

An umbrella review of systematic reviews was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidance. Four

SUBMITTER: Karagkounis C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12785391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature