Development of a screening tool to improve the referral of patients with breast and gynecological cancer to outpatient palliative care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.04.701
Abstract: OBJECTIVE New strategies that allow timely referral to outpatient palliative care (PC) for cancer patients are sought. The authors developed a 16-item checklist tool with 3 categories of care priorities based on patients' physical functionality.… read more here.
Keywords: breast gynecological; outpatient palliative; palliative care; cancer ... See more keywords
What We Do: Key Activities of an Outpatient Palliative Care Team at an Academic Cancer Center.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2017.0441
Abstract: BACKGROUND Outpatient palliative care (PC) has been shown to positively impact quality of life and decrease healthcare utilization, but there are limited data describing what activities render these benefits. OBJECTIVE Describe the topics addressed by… read more here.
Keywords: team; outpatient palliative; symptom management; palliative care ... See more keywords
Experiences with Telehealth for Outpatient Palliative Care: Findings from a Mixed-Methods Study of Patients and Providers across the United States.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2021.0545
Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a rapid adoption and scale-up of telehealth for palliative care services in the United Sates. Objectives: To examine and compare in-person versus telehealth experience among outpatient palliative care programs and… read more here.
Keywords: mixed methods; outpatient palliative; palliative care; telehealth ... See more keywords
An Educational Needs Assessment for Outpatient Palliative Care Clinicians.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0059
Abstract: Introduction: As the field of palliative medicine continues to grow in community-based settings, outpatient palliative care clinics have become an important site for providing upstream palliative care to patients and families. It is unclear whether… read more here.
Keywords: practice; outpatient palliative; palliative care; care ... See more keywords
Embedded outpatient palliative care service within the oncology clinic: Preliminary experience in Hacettepe Oncology Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz261.017
Abstract: Abstract Background Outpatient palliative care (OPC) offers improved symptom control, quality of life and even survival. OPC clinics may be embedded in the oncology clinic or independent. We herein present our experience with an embedded… read more here.
Keywords: oncology clinic; outpatient palliative; palliative care; oncology ... See more keywords
Timing of referral to outpatient palliative care for patients with haematologic malignancies
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DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18365
Abstract: Outpatient palliative‐care facilitates timely supportive‐care access; however, there is a paucity of studies on the timing of referral in the outpatient setting for patients with haematologic malignancy. We examined the trend in timing of outpatient… read more here.
Keywords: timing referral; outpatient palliative; palliative care; care ... See more keywords
Veterans' use of inpatient and outpatient palliative care: The national landscape
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.19141
Abstract: Palliative care improves the quality of life for people with life‐limiting conditions, which are common among older adults. Despite the Veterans Health Administration (VA) outpatient palliative care expansion, most research has focused on inpatient palliative… read more here.
Keywords: inpatient outpatient; care; veterans use; outpatient palliative ... See more keywords
Abstract 4147316: Utilization of Palliative Care for Patients Living with Long-Term (LT) LVAD Therapy
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4147316
Abstract: Background: Outpatient palliative care has been associated with improved health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) in patients with heart failure. However, there is limited understanding of its utilization among patients with long-term left ventricular assist device (LT-LVAD) therapy.… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; outpatient palliative; care; palliative care ... See more keywords
More than 3 years of teleconsultations: A retrospective cohort study in specialized outpatient palliative care
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DOI: 10.1177/02692163251321717
Abstract: Background: Telemedicine in palliative care is advancing to conquer challenges like staff shortages and limited access. Though feasibility and acceptance are proven, the clinical effects of teleconsultations (a nurse on-site consulting with a remote physician)… read more here.
Keywords: care; specialized outpatient; retrospective cohort; study ... See more keywords
The role of specialized outpatient palliative care in emergency advance directives: fewer hospitalizations, greater alignment with patient wishes
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DOI: 10.1186/s13049-025-01468-2
Abstract: Specialized outpatient palliative care (SOPC) aims at relieving symptoms and providing psychosocial aid in the outpatient setting. SOPC also supports patients in setting up advance directives so that their will is respected in emergency situations.… read more here.
Keywords: palliative care; care; emergency; specialized outpatient ... See more keywords