The Influence of Palliative Care in Hospital Length of Stay and the Timing of Consultation.

Mellar P DavisErin A Van EnkevortAlexander ElderAmanda YoungIrina D Correa OrdonezMark J WojtowiczHalle EllisonCarlos Fernandez CuartasZankhana Mehta

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2022)

Early inpatient palliative care consultation was associated with reduced hospital mortality, 30-day mortality and length of stay particularly if patients were seen by palliative care prior to hospitalization.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
end stage renal disease
cardiovascular events
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
acute care
risk factors
prognostic factors
type diabetes
emergency department
cardiovascular disease
patient reported outcomes
patient reported