Palliative care on the radiation oncology ward-improvements in clinical care through interdisciplinary ward rounds.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Palliative care is essential for patients with terminal diseases and aims at effective symptom control. This may stand in opposition to radiation treatment as an oncological treatment modality. The hereby presented work demonstrates the successful integration of a palliative care service in the radiation oncology ward.

Methods

Since 2015, 1018 patients were seen by the palliative care service on the radiation oncology ward and have been analyzed in this single center study. To assess teaching efficacy of the consultation service, a survey was conducted among 15 radiation oncology residents.

Results

Cooperation between the two departments proved to be efficient with rising patient numbers. Palliative care was able to guide appropriate postdischarge care wi

SUBMITTER: Oertel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9938032 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature