Journal article
Timing of Palliative Care, End-of-Life Quality Indicators, and Health Resource Utilization
Abstract
Importance: Despite research supporting the benefits of early palliative care, timely initiation by gynecologic oncology patients is reportedly low, which may limit the effectiveness of palliative care.
Objective: To investigate the association of the timing of palliative care initiation with the aggressiveness of end-of-life care using established quality indicators among patients with ovarian cancer.
Authors
Mah SJ; Ramirez DMC; Schnarr K; Eiriksson LR; Gayowsky A; Seow H
Journal
JAMA Network Open, Vol. 7, No. 10,
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
October 1, 2024
DOI
10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.40977
ISSN
2574-3805