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Commentary on: Killackey, T, Lovrics, E, Saunders, S. et al (2020). Palliative care transitions from acute care to community-based care: Qualitative systematic review of the experiences and perspectives of healthcare providers. Palliative Medicine; 34 (10):316–31. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216320947601
Implications for practice and research
The findings reveal the challenges experienced by healthcare professionals managing patients’ transition from acute to community palliative care.
Further qualitative research is needed to increase understanding of transitional care in palliative care to better inform practices and policies across care sectors.
Context
People with life-limiting conditions and their families face multiple transitions in care as they navigate the trajectory of illness; including the level, goals and place of care.1Transfers within and across care settings are not uncommon when care becomes complex or is difficult to manage.1 Of significant is the transition from inpatient to home, as a …
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Competing interests None declared.
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