Publications by authors named "Lisette M van den Broek"
BMC Palliat Care
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the implementation of needs assessment tools to improve the recognition of palliative care needs among patients with advanced chronic heart failure, focusing on contextual factors affecting this process.
- It involves interviews and focus groups with 29 healthcare professionals in the Netherlands, uncovering barriers like limited knowledge of palliative care, challenges in starting palliative treatment, and poor communication among professionals.
- The findings suggest that a comprehensive strategy is required to enhance education, collaboration, and support for both healthcare workers and patients in order to effectively implement these tools in heart failure care.
