Defining 'specialist palliative care': findings from a Delphi study of clinicians.

Related Articles Defining ‘specialist palliative care’: findings from a Delphi study of clinicians. Aust Health Rev. 2020 Apr;44(2):313-321 Authors: Forbat L, Johnston N, Mitchell I Abstract Objective This study aimed to achieve consensus regarding what distinguishes specialist from non-specialist palliative care to inform service organisation and delivery to patients with life-limiting conditions. Methods A three-phase Delphi study was undertaken, involving qualitative interviews and two questionnaire cycles. Thirty-one clinicians (nurses, doctors and social workers) working with a wide range of patients participated in interviews, of whom 27 completed two questionnaire cycles. Results Consensus was gained on 75 items that define specialist…
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