Evaluating the Association Between Palliative Care Program Characteristics and Patient Outcomes for Metastatic Cancer
A recent study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management examined how differences in palliative care program characteristics may influence outcomes for patients with metastatic cancer receiving palliative care. The researchers found that program characteristics (such as team composition, resources, and operational characteristics) were largely were not associated with differences in quality metrics. However, they identified a potential link between a program's maturity and improved patient outcomes, warranting further research.