Interprofessional Collaboration Between a Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Team and the Team Pharmacist on Pain Management.

Min Jung GeumJi Hyune AhnJae Song KimSoo Hyun KimEun Sun SonYoun Jung HuHye Jin ChoiSandy Jeong Yeon Rhie

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2019)

The mPCT contributed to the reduction of inappropriate use of analgesics and improved pain control. Pharmacist intervention appeared to have improved pain control in patients under palliative care. Each team member's role should be individualized and developed further.

Keyphrases

palliative care
pain management
chronic pain
advanced cancer
end stage renal disease
randomized controlled trial
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
quality improvement
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient safety
spinal cord