Does Time for (in)Direct Nursing Care Activities at the End of Life for Patients With or Without Specialized Palliative Care in a University Hospital Differ? A Retrospective Analysis.

Monica C FliednerMonika HagemannSteffen EychmüllerCynthia KingChrista LohrmannRuud J G HalfensJos M G A Schols

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2020)

This study gives insight into nurses' time for (in)direct care activities with/without SPC before death. The higher (in)direct nursing care time in SPC patients compared to UPC may reflect higher complexity. Consensus-based measurements to monitor nurses' care activities may be helpful for benchmarking or reimbursement analysis.

Keyphrases

palliative care
healthcare
advanced cancer
end stage renal disease
mental health
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
quality improvement
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
pain management
affordable care act
patient reported outcomes
health insurance