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Variability in the perception of palliative care and end-of-life care among hematology professionals from the same reference center in Bahia, Brazil: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

Diego Lopes Paim MirandaAlini Maria Orathes Ponte SilvaDavid Pereira FerreiraLaís Teixeira da SilvaLiliane Elze Falcão Lins-KustererEdvan de Queiroz CrusoéMarianna Batista Vieira LimaMarco Aurélio Salvino
Published in: Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina (2024)
We found considerable differences in the perception of PC and EOL care among professionals, despite following the same protocols. The study also demonstrated variations between healthcare professionals' beliefs and practices and persistent historical tendencies to prioritize aggressive interventions.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • healthcare
  • advanced cancer
  • primary care
  • physical activity
  • cross sectional
  • quality improvement
  • affordable care act