Palliative medicine
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Palliative medicine · Oct 2017
Review Meta AnalysisWhat do we know about different models of providing palliative care? Findings from a systematic review of reviews.
A wide range of organisational models of palliative care exist. However, decision makers need more information about which models are likely to be most effective in different settings and for different patient groups. ⋯ Irrespective of setting or patient characteristics, models of palliative care appear to show benefits and some models of palliative care may reduce total healthcare costs. However, much more detailed and systematic reporting of components and agreement about outcome measures is essential in order to understand the key components and successfully replicate effective organisational models.