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Validation of quality indicators for end-of-life communication: results of a multicentre survey

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The lack of validated quality indicators is a major barrier to improving end-of-life communication and decision-making. We sought to show the feasibility of and provide initial validation for a set of quality indicators related to end-of-life communication and decision-making. METHODS: We administered a questionnaire to patients and their family members in 12 hospitals and asked them about advance care planning and goals-of-care …

Authors

Heyland DK; Dodek P; You JJ; Sinuff T; Hiebert T; Tayler C; Jiang X; Simon J; Downar J; Network FTASTATCRATEOL

Journal

Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 189, No. 30, pp. e980–e989

Publisher

Joule

Publication Date

July 31, 2017

DOI

10.1503/cmaj.160515

ISSN

0820-3946