Key result
A qualitative survey of 20 professionals across 17 UK services highlighted the need for joint working between palliative care and cardiology, early stakeholder involvement, and community nurse integration.
Population
Key professionals involved in chronic heart failure palliative care in the UK
Authors
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Palliative care for CHF shows variable UK provision; leaves open standardized referral criteria and service models.
Cross-Sectional (n=20)
Yes
This qualitative survey highlights the need for joint working between palliative care and cardiology and early stakeholder involvement in designing palliative care services for chronic heart failure patients.
Selman et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Chronic heart failure palliative care (n=20). Palliative care service provision for chronic heart failure was evaluated on Current provision, challenges, referral criteria, and recommendations for specialist palliative care for CHF patients. A qualitative survey of 20 professionals across 17 UK services highlighted the need for joint working between palliative care and cardiology, early stakeholder involvement, and community nurse integration.
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