Palliative care in the home: a scoping review of study quality, primary outcomes, and thematic component analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of palliative care is to improve the quality of life of patients and families through the prevention and relief of suffering. Frequently, patients may choose to receive palliative care in the home. The objective of this paper is to summarize the quality and primary outcomes measured within the palliative care in the home literature. This will synthesize the current state of the literature and inform future work.

Methods

A scoping review was completed using PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EconLit, PsycINFO, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, and National Health Service Economic Evaluation Database were searched from inception to August 2016. Inclusion criteria inclu

SUBMITTER: Hofmeister M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5842572 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature