Social work staffing may increase access, use of palliative care
Jan 05, 2023
An intervention to increase social work staffing on primary care teams serving rural veterans was tied to an increased use of palliative care following hospitalization.
Palliative telecare team aids QOL, health status for chronic conditions
Jan 23, 2024
The findings were for veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure or interstitial lung disease.
People with opioid use disorder less likely to receive palliative care
Apr 29, 2024
The difference did not persist after exclusion of people who died suddenly.
Ordering palliative care consult by default increases rate of consultation
Jan 22, 2024
The findings were seen in older hospitalized patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia or kidney failure.
Knowledge of palliative care low in U.S. population
Jun 07, 2021
The odds of having palliative care knowledge increased for those with frequent health care utilization, regular source of care.
Only one in five older, sick adults have a DNR order at admission
Sep 10, 2021
The authors say that advance care planning discussions with clinicians are needed earlier.