Palliative Care Eligibility, Symptom Burden, and Quality-of-Life Ratings in Nursing Home Residents.

Stephens, Caroline E; Hunt, Lauren J; Bui, Nhat; Halifax, Elizabeth; Ritchie, Christine S; Lee, Sei J · JAMA Intern Med · 2018

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Abstract

This study identifies which nursing home residents are eligible for palliative care services, describes their characteristics, and delineates resident and family perceptions regarding symptoms and quality of life.

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