The HFACP-led palliative care model improved patient satisfaction, increased advance care planning engagement, and delivered substantial cost savings in heart failure management.
Does an Advanced Clinical Practitioner-led palliative care model improve patient experience, healthcare costs, and end-of-life outcomes in heart failure patients?
An advanced clinical practitioner-led palliative care model for heart failure patients improves patient satisfaction and reduces costs, though earlier referral may be needed to address declining quality of life.
Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%
The HFACP-led model achieved high patient satisfaction, increased ACP engagement, and substantial cost savings. However, declining QOL scores and limited telehealth suggest opportunities for targeted strategies including earlier referral to PC services. Low KCCQ may identify patients with limited survival requiring timely palliative interventions.
Kirkland et al. (Sun,) reported a other. The HFACP-led palliative care model improved patient satisfaction, increased advance care planning engagement, and delivered substantial cost savings in heart failure management.