Referral Patterns of Outpatient Palliative Care among the Head and Neck Cancer Population.

ABSTRACT: Introduction  Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) experience unique physical and psychosocial challenges that impact their health and quality of life. Early implementation of palliative care has been shown to improve various health care outcomes. Objective  The aim of the present study was to evaluate the patterns of referral of patients with HNC to outpatient palliative care as they relate to utilization of resources and end-of-life discussions. Methods  We performed a retrospective review of 245 patients with HNC referred to outpatient palliative care services at two Louisiana tertiary care centers from June 1, 2014, to October 1, 2019. The control group consisted of those that were referred but did not follow-up. Reasons for referral were obtained, and outcome

SUBMITTER: Saravia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9668430 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature