When organizing a local palliative care network, don’t omit the activation of II° level home care involving medical staff (doctors and nurses) with specialised training palliative care and team management.

When organizing a local palliative care network, don’t omit the activation of II° level home care involving medical staff (doctors and nurses) with specialised training palliative care and team management.

Type of practice

Other health practices

Age

Adult, Geriatric, Pediatric

Topic Area

Palliative Care

As highlighted by a recent systematic review, the intervention of specialized multi-professional palliative care teams in the home is better for ensuring effective symptom management and supporting patient death at home than the more “traditional” home-care models.

Sources

1. Gomes B, Calanzani N, Curiale V, McCrone P, Higginson IJ. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of home palliative care services for adults with advanced illness and their caregivers. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013; Jun 6;6:CD007760.

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