The perspectives of oncology healthcare providers on the role of palliative care in a comprehensive cancer center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care (PC) is an essential part of oncologic care, but its optimal role within a cancer center remains unclear. This study examines oncology healthcare providers' perspectives about the role of PC at a comprehensive cancer center (CCC).

Methods

Physicians, nurses, and other oncology healthcare providers at a CCC were surveyed for their opinions about the role of inpatient and outpatient PC, preferences for PC services, and barriers to referral. Chi-squared tests and multiple regression analyses were performed to explore associations.

Results

We received 137/221 completed questionnaires (61% response rate). Respondents were generally female (78%), had ≤ 10 years of service (69%), and included physicians (32%), nurses (32%), and advanced practice pr

SUBMITTER: Anderson TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9400235 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature