Barriers to palliative care use among surgical patients: perspectives of practicing surgeons across Michigan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the clear benefits of palliative care, surgical patients are less likely to receive palliative care consultations when compared to their medical counterparts. In this context, we conducted semi-structured interviews with a diverse range of practicing surgeons to better understand surgeon attitudes and experiences with both palliative care approaches and specialty services.

Methods

Forty-six surgeons from community, tertiary-care, and academic institutions across the state of Michigan agreed to participate in this study. Each participant's interview lasted between 30 and 60 minutes and was digitally recorded. Audiotapes were transcribed verbatim and de-identified for names and places. The data were analyzed through iterative steps informed by thematic analy

SUBMITTER: Blumenthal B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9437840 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature