Perspectives of Physicians Working in Thoracic Oncology on Interprofessional Collaboration to Facilitate Early Palliative Care: Results of a Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Villalobos
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Early Palliative Care

scholarly journals Understanding the Barriers to Introducing Early Palliative Care for Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Sarradon-Eck ◽  
Sylvain Besle ◽  
Jaïs Troian ◽  
Géraldine Capodano ◽  
Julien Mancini
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Early Palliative Care

Experiences of patients and caregivers with early palliative care: A qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Breffni Hannon ◽  
Nadia Swami ◽  
Gary Rodin ◽  
Ashley Pope ◽  
Camilla Zimmermann
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Early Palliative Care ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Background: Early palliative care improves quality of life and satisfaction with care and is increasingly endorsed for patients with advanced cancer. However, little is known about the experience of receiving early palliative care from a patient and caregiver perspective. Aim: The aim of this qualitative study was to determine, from a participant perspective, the experience of receiving early palliative care and elements of that care. Design: Qualitative grounded theory study using individual interviews. Setting/participants: The study took place at a comprehensive cancer centre. Patients ( n = 26) and caregivers ( n = 14) from the intervention arm of a cluster-randomised controlled trial of early palliative care versus standard oncology care participated in qualitative interviews. Participants were asked to comment on their quality of life, the quality of care provided over the intervention period and their experiences with the palliative care team. Results: Participants described feeling supported and guided in their illness experience and in their navigation of the healthcare system. Specific elements of early palliative care included prompt, personalised symptom management; holistic support for patients and caregivers; guidance in decision-making; and preparation for the future. Patients with symptoms particularly valued prompt attention to their physical concerns, while those without symptoms valued other elements of care. Although three patients were ambivalent about their current need for palliative care, no distress was reported as a consequence of the intervention. Conclusion: The elements of care described by participants may be used to develop, support and refine models of early palliative care for patients with cancer.

scholarly journals Early Palliative Care and Its Role in Oncology: A Qualitative Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 1387-1395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Breffni Hannon ◽  
Nadia Swami ◽  
Ashley Pope ◽  
Natasha Leighl ◽  
Gary Rodin ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Palliative Care
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