Publications by authors named "Lesley Anne Henson"
Article Synopsis
- The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual consultations in healthcare, and this study investigates the use of both virtual and face-to-face formats for palliative care post-pandemic.
- A mixed-methods approach was utilized, involving an online survey of palliative care physicians and qualitative interviews with patients and caregivers to gather insights on their experiences and preferences regarding consultation formats.
- The results indicated a preference for face-to-face consultations for physical exams and initial visits, while video consultations were favored for stable symptoms, highlighting the benefits of a blended approach that enhances flexibility and reduces travel burdens for patients and caregivers.
Importance: Improving the quality of cancer care is an international priority. Population-based quality indicators (QIs) are key to this process yet remain almost exclusively used for evaluating care during the early, often curative, stages of disease.
Objectives: To identify all existing QIs for the care of patients with cancer who have advanced disease and/or are at the end of life and to evaluate each indicator's measurement properties and appropriateness for use.