Abstract:Objectives Compare palliative care interventions used in randomized clinical trials for cancer versus non-cancer patients by content and structure. Discuss opportunities for future research regarding models of palliative care, particularly in non-malignant illnesses. Original Research Background. The majority of palliative care (PC) interventions are cancer-specific; fewer trials target individuals with non-malignant illnesses. Research Objectives. Compare the content and structure of PC interventions tested i… Show more
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