Effectiveness of Specialized Palliative Care

Camilla Zimmermann; Rachel P. Riechelmann; Monika K. Krzyzanowska; Gary Rodin; Ian F. Tannock

doi:10.1001/jama.299.14.1698

Abstract

The evidence for benefit from specialized palliative care is sparse and limited by methodological shortcomings. Carefully planned trials, using a standardized palliative care intervention and measures constructed specifically for this population, are needed.

Keywords

MedicinePalliative careCINAHLMEDLINERandomized controlled trialQuality of life (healthcare)PopulationIntervention (counseling)Family medicinePatient satisfactionIntensive care medicineNursingPsychological interventionEnvironmental health

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University of Toronto CA

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Year: 2008
Type: review
Volume: 299
Issue: 14
Pages: 1698-1698
Citations: 458
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                                    Camilla Zimmermann, 
                                
                                    Rachel P. Riechelmann, 
                                
                                    Monika K. Krzyzanowska
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2008). 
                            Effectiveness of Specialized Palliative Care. 
                            JAMA
                            , 299
                            (14)
                            , 1698-1698.
                            https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.299.14.1698
                        

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DOI: 10.1001/jama.299.14.1698