Journal article
Socioeconomic Status, Palliative Care, and Death at Home Among Patients With Cancer Before and During COVID-19
Abstract
Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the delivery of cancer care, but less is known about its association with place of death and delivery of specialized palliative care (SPC) and potential disparities in these outcomes.
Objective: To evaluate the association of the COVID-19 pandemic with death at home and SPC delivery at the end of life and to examine whether disparities in socioeconomic status exist for these outcomes.
Authors
Iqbal J; Moineddin R; Fowler RA; Krzyzanowska MK; Booth CM; Downar J; Lau J; Le LW; Rodin G; Seow H
Journal
JAMA Network Open, Vol. 7, No. 2,
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
February 5, 2024
DOI
10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.0503
ISSN
2574-3805