Outpatient palliative care referral system (PCRS) for patients with advanced cancer: an impact evaluation protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early palliative care (PC) in the clinical pathway of advanced cancer patients improves symptom control, quality of life and has a positive impact on overall quality of care. At present, standardised criteria for appropriate referral for early PC in oncology care are lacking. The aim of this project is to develop a set of standardised referral criteria and procedures to implement appropriate early PC for advanced cancer patients (the palliative care referral system, PCRS) and test its impact on user perception of quality of care received, on patient quality of life and on the use of healthcare resources.

Setting

Selected oncology clinics and PC outpatient clinic.

Methods and analysis

A scoping literature review and an expert consultation through a nominal

SUBMITTER: Brunelli C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9621186 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature