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Mashup Score: 44Palliative Care as a Component of High-Value and Cost-Saving Care During Hospitalization for Metastatic Cancer - 19 day(s) ago
PURPOSE Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that palliative care (PC) can improve quality of life and survival for outpatients with advanced cancer, but there are limited population-based data on the value of inpatient PC. We assessed PC as a component of high-value care among a nationally representative sample of inpatients with metastatic cancer and identified hospitalization characteristics significantly associated with high costs. METHODS Hospitalizations of patients 18 years and older with a primary diagnosis of metastatic cancer from the National Inpatient Sample from 2010 to 2019 were analyzed. We used multivariable mixed-effects logistic regression to assess medical services, patient demographics, and hospital characteristics associated with higher charges billed to insurance and hospital costs. Generalized linear mixed-effects models were used to determine cost savings associated with provision of PC. RESULTS Among 397,691 hospitalizations from 2010 to 2019, the med
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Mashup Score: 15
This cluster randomized trial examines whether the effect of ordering palliative care consultation by default for seriously ill hospitalized patients without requiring greater palliative care staffing increased consultations and improved outcomes.
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Mashup Score: 15
This cluster randomized trial examines whether the effect of ordering palliative care consultation by default for seriously ill hospitalized patients without requiring greater palliative care staffing increased consultations and improved outcomes.
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Mashup Score: 14
This cluster randomized trial examines whether the effect of ordering palliative care consultation by default for seriously ill hospitalized patients without requiring greater palliative care staffing increased consultations and improved outcomes.
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Mashup Score: 14
This cluster randomized trial examines whether the effect of ordering palliative care consultation by default for seriously ill hospitalized patients without requiring greater palliative care staffing increased consultations and improved outcomes.
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Mashup Score: 14
This cluster randomized trial examines whether the effect of ordering palliative care consultation by default for seriously ill hospitalized patients without requiring greater palliative care staffing increased consultations and improved outcomes.
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Mashup Score: 14
This cluster randomized trial examines whether the effect of ordering palliative care consultation by default for seriously ill hospitalized patients without requiring greater palliative care staffing increased consultations and improved outcomes.
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Mashup Score: 2Supportive and Palliative Care Service - 5 month(s) ago
At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, palliative care is for anyone with a cancer diagnosis, and it’s provided in conjunction with your regular oncology appointments.
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Palliative care is specialized medicine for people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. It is an extra layer of support for those with a serious illness, not just for those who are dying. Learn more about #palliativecare at Fred Hutch:https://t.co/fx3SzWrkyJ https://t.co/k9nnjOCs5z
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Mashup Score: 0End-of-Life Discussions With Patients and Caregivers Affected By Neurogenetic Diseases - 5 month(s) ago
Background and Objectives No effective cure is available for neurogenetic diseases such as Huntington disease, spinocerebellar ataxias, and Friedreich ataxia, all of which cause progressive motor, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms leading, in the long term, to severe communication (among other) impairments. In end-of-life situations, advanced directives (indications formulated by the patient about end-of-life choices) are one decision-making resource for relatives, caregivers, and health care professionals. Given the slowly progressive nature of these diseases, the related disabilities, and their hereditary component, patients, caregivers, and neurologists are often at a loss concerning the right course of action to take. Our study’s aim was to explore patients’ and caregivers’ perceptions, needs, and expectations around anticipated end-of-life discussions and advanced directives. Methods DIRAGENE is an observational, cross-sectional, mixed-methods study with a patient-centered compo
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Mashup Score: 2Standardized Criteria for Palliative Care Consultation on a Solid Tumor Oncology Service Reduces Downstream Health Care Use - 6 month(s) ago
Purpose: Hospitalized patients with advanced cancer have a high symptom burden and need for support. Integration of palliative care (PC) improves symptom control and decreases unwanted health care use, yet many patients are never offered these services. In 2016, ASCO called for incorporation of PC into oncologic care for all patients with metastatic cancer. To improve the quality of cancer care, we developed standardized criteria, or triggers, for PC consultation on the inpatient solid tumor service. Methods: Patients were eligible for this prospective cohort study if they met at least one of the following eligibility criteria: had an advanced solid tumor; prior hospitalization within 30 days; hospitalization > 7 days; and active symptoms. During the intervention, patients who met the criteria received automatic PC consultation. Results: When we compared patients in the intervention group with control subjects, there were increases in PC consultations (19 of 48 [39%] to 52 of 65 [80%];
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Palliative Care as a Component of High-Value and Cost-Saving Care During Hospitalization for Metastatic Cancer | @JCOOP_ASCO @OncoAlert @ASCO @EthicsdoctorP Study support early #palliativecare consult in metastatic cancer !! https://t.co/jpbP8H0ey3 https://t.co/ZTI2l4o2tI