Journal of palliative medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
Palliative Care Interventions for Patients with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
To systematically characterize interventions and effectiveness of palliative care for advanced heart failure (HF) patients. ⋯ Available evidence suggests that home and team-based palliative interventions for HF patients improve patient-centered outcomes, documentation of preferences, and utilization. Increased high quality studies will aid the determination of the most effective palliative care approaches for the HF population.
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Review Meta Analysis
Palliative Care Interventions for Patients with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
To systematically characterize interventions and effectiveness of palliative care for advanced heart failure (HF) patients. ⋯ Available evidence suggests that home and team-based palliative interventions for HF patients improve patient-centered outcomes, documentation of preferences, and utilization. Increased high quality studies will aid the determination of the most effective palliative care approaches for the HF population.