Identification of core indicators for the integration of a palliative care approach in hospitals: An international Delphi study
Mary Nevin,
Sheila Payne,
Valerie Smith
Abstract:Background: Healthcare providers working in hospitals have significant exposure to patients with palliative care needs. For many patients, these needs often reflect non-specialist rather than specialist palliative care needs. Embedding a palliative care approach in acute hospital-based care however is challenging. Aim: To identify core indicators for the integration of a palliative care approach in hospitals. Design: A Delphi technique used three sequential online survey rounds. Preliminary indicators were ide… Show more
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