articleJournal of the American Geriatrics SocietyJun 2, 2007Closed access

Increased Satisfaction with Care and Lower Costs: Results of a Randomized Trial of In‐Home Palliative Care

Kaiser Permanente · Partners in Care Foundation · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Objectives

To determine whether an in-home palliative care intervention for terminally ill patients can improve patient satisfaction, reduce medical care costs, and increase the proportion of patients dying at home.

Design

A randomized, controlled trial.

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859
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20.27
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100%
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Authors

9

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Palliative care
  • Randomized controlled trial
  • Emergency department
  • Intervention (counseling)
  • Patient satisfaction
  • Family medicine
  • Nursing
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