Screening Tools for the Early Identification of Palliative Care Needs in Patients with Advanced Chronic Conditions: An Updated Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Earlier initiation of palliative care improves clinical outcomes, including better symptom relief, enhanced quality of life, and decreased use of healthcare resources in advanced disease. This systematic review aimed to identify and critically appraise existing tools, both conventionally developed and based on artificial intelligence, designed to identify patients eligible for early palliative care interventions. Methods: Six electronic databases were examined for primary research studies published between 2000 and 2025. Studies that described or evaluated screening instruments developed to support the early identification of adult patients with palliative care needs underwent dual reviewer screening and data extraction. Results: A total of 35 st

SUBMITTER: Bustamante-Fermosel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12898093 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature