Integrating Palliative Care Into a Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NS-ICU): A Quality Improvement (QI) Project.

Choo Hwee Poi Mervyn Yong Hwang KohTessa Li-Yen KohYu-Lin WongWendy Yu Mei OngChunguang GuFionna Chunru YowHui Ling Tan

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2021)

Multi-faceted QI interventions increased referral rates to palliative care. Referred patients had fewer investigations at the end-of-life and per-day ICU costs.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
palliative care
end stage renal disease
mechanical ventilation
advanced cancer
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
primary care
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
quality improvement
acute respiratory distress syndrome
patient reported