Implementing the Serious Illness Care Program in Safety Net Health Systems: A Qualitative Study.

Justin J SandersEmily BenottiCarolina JaramilloBukiwe SihlongonyaneNora DowneySuzanne MitchellKatherine R SterbaElise C CareyDiane MeierNamita S MohtaErik FrommeJoanna Paladino

Published in: Journal of pain and symptom management (2024)

Health systems that provide care to underserved and marginalized communities face unique challenges implementing the Serious Illness Care Program. They also possess assets, some unique to these settings, that support program adoption. Findings suggest that implementation of similar programs in low-resource healthcare settings may help address unmet needs among marginalized populations.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
palliative care
pain management
chronic pain
electronic health record
health information