Journal article
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