2007
DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01234.x
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Abstract: In-home palliative care significantly increased patient satisfaction while reducing use of medical services and costs of medical care at the end of life. This study, although modest in scope, presents strong evidence for reforming end-of-life care.

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“…Outpatient palliative support may play an important role in addressing deficiencies in the care experience. [42][43][44] In terms of new interventions, the nature of this study does not permit specific recommendations, but the findings point to five needs that are consistently experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Outpatient palliative support may play an important role in addressing deficiencies in the care experience. [42][43][44] In terms of new interventions, the nature of this study does not permit specific recommendations, but the findings point to five needs that are consistently experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Randomized clinical trials comparing integrated multidisciplinary palliative care with existing regional services report improved satisfaction (grande et al 2000;Hughes et al 1992;kane et al 1984;Brumley et al 2007), improved symptom control (Rabow et al 2004), decreased use of acute care services ( Jordhoy et al 2000;zimmer et al 1985;Brumley et al 2007) and decreased cost (Raftery et al 1996;Brumley et al 2007) in the intervention arm. non-randomized studies draw similar conclusions (Bruera et al 1999).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…39 This time is often characterized by increased health care resource utilization that is incongruent with patient and caregiver wishes. [40][41][42] While many patients with advanced illness see their medical specialists frequently in the last year of life, the emphasis on active treatment often overshadows concomitant symptom management. 43 Finally, there are significant racial and ethnic disparities in PC and hospice referral.…”
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