Efficacy of models of palliative care delivered beyond the traditional physician-led, subspecialty consultation service model: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mihaela S StefanAlexander B KneeAudrey ReadyVida RastegarJennifer Burgher SeamanBridget GunnEhryn ShawRaveendhara R Bannuru

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2022)

In this meta-analysis, PC interventions delivered by non-physician were not associated with improvement in QOL, anxiety or depression but demonstrated an impact on the ACP discussion and documentation.

Keyphrases

palliative care
systematic review
primary care
emergency department
advanced cancer
sleep quality
mental health
meta analyses
healthcare
depressive symptoms
physical activity
electronic health record
advance care planning
case control
randomized controlled trial