Evaluative research on palliative support teams: a literature review
Title
Evaluative research on palliative support teams: a literature review
Creator
Francke AL
Identifier
Publisher
Patient Education And Counseling
Date
2000
Subject
Evaluation Studies; Human; Palliative Care/st [Standards]; Patient Care Team/st [Standards]; Process Assessment (Health Care); Process Assessment (Health Care)/mt [Methods]; Process Assessment (Health Care)/st [Standards]
Description
Sixteen studies on the effectiveness of palliative support teams were analyzed. It was established that in most cases uncontrolled designs with repeated measurements were used. The assessment methods varied strongly. However, the Support Team Assessment Schedule was the most frequently used instrument. Effects reported on patients' physical symptoms, such as pain, were for the most part positive. Fewer effects were reported regarding psychosocial and spiritual problems of patients and relatives. For instance, various studies indicated that feelings of anxiety did not diminish after referral to a palliative support team. Results about the effects on use and costs of health care services did not point in a clear direction. Accordingly it is unclear whether palliative support teams reduce or increase care consumption and costs. Given the sometimes contradictory findings and the small number of studies conducted, future high-quality research into the effectiveness of palliative support teams is needed. [References: 35]
2000
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Journal Article
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Citation
Francke AL, “Evaluative research on palliative support teams: a literature review,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/12215.