Edmonton, Canada: A regional model of palliative care development

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作者
Fainsinger, Robin L.
Brenneis, Carleen
Fassbender, Konrad
机构
[1] Univ Alberta, Div Palliat Care Med, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, Canada
[2] Univ Alberta, Dept Oncol, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, Canada
[3] Univ Alberta, Fac Nursing, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, Canada
[4] Capital Hlth Reg Palliat Care Program, Edmonton, AB, Canada
[5] Integrated Ctr Care Advancement Res, Edmonton, AB, Canada
关键词
palliative care; program development; outcome assessment;
D O I
10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2007.02.012
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
学科分类号
摘要
Palliative care developed unevenly in Edmonton in the 1980s and early 1990s. Health care budget cuts created an opportunity for innovative redesign of palliative care service delivery. This report describes the components that were developed to build an integrated comprehensive palliative care program, the use of common clinical assessments and outcome evaluation that has been key to establishing credibility and ongoing support. Our program has continued to develop and grow with an ongoing focus on the core areas of clinical care, education, and research.
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页码:634 / 639
页数:6
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