Why the study?
Transitions between care settings can be challenging for patients and family caregivers and are often an under-researched area of health care, including palliative care.
Population
Patients with advanced illness receiving specialist palliative care who underwent at least two transitions, and family caregivers
Design
Qualitative interview study using thematic analysis
Key result
Transitions between care settings for patients with advanced illness and their caregivers are characterized by uncertainty, biographical disruption, and a strong need for continuity of care and support.
Authors
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Highlights fragmented transitions for palliative patients and caregivers; leaves open optimal coordination strategies.
Transitions between care settings for patients receiving specialist palliative care are characterized by uncertainty, biographical disruption, and a need for continuity and emotional support, highlighting the need for better communication and integration of care.
Guo et al. (2021) studied Advanced illness receiving specialist palliative care (n=26). Transitions between care settings was evaluated on Experiences of transitions between care settings. Transitions between care settings for patients with advanced illness and their caregivers are characterized by uncertainty, biographical disruption, and a strong need for continuity of care and support.
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