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Heart failure and palliative care: implications in practice.

Judith E Hupcey¹, Janice Penrod, Janet Fogg

¹Penn State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, USA. jxh37@psu.edu

Journal of Palliative Medicine

|June 11, 2009

Summary

Palliative care is often wrongly seen as only for end-of-life, hindering its use in heart failure management. This study reveals a need for clearer understanding and earlier integration of palliative care for heart failure patients.

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Workflow and Framework for Collecting and Implementing Point-of-Care Ultrasound Data in the Management of Heart Failure Patients

Workflow and Framework for Collecting and Implementing Point-of-Care Ultrasound Data in the Management of Heart Failure Patients

Published on: July 12, 2024

Area of Science:

Cardiology
Palliative Medicine
Health Services Research

Background:

Heart failure (HF) is a growing global health concern with no cure, marked by unpredictable exacerbations.
Current HF management often focuses on medical interventions, neglecting significant unmet patient needs beyond routine care.
Palliative care is underutilized in HF, frequently misconstrued as solely end-of-life care.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate if the perception of palliative care as end-of-life care limits its provision in heart failure (HF).
To explore the meaning and implementation of palliative care in HF from multiple stakeholder perspectives.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of scientific literature on palliative care in HF.
Surveys/interviews with healthcare providers managing HF patients.
Interviews with spousal caregivers of patients with HF.

Main Results:

Ambiguity exists in the literature and among healthcare professionals regarding the definition and scope of palliative care for HF.
Palliative care is commonly equated with end-of-life care, leading to provider reluctance in early discussions with HF patients.
Most family caregivers are unfamiliar with palliative care but are receptive to its potential benefits.

Conclusions:

The conflation of palliative care with end-of-life care is a significant barrier to its early adoption in heart failure.
Clarifying the role of palliative care and educating providers and caregivers is crucial for improving patient support.
Earlier integration of palliative care can address the comprehensive needs of individuals with heart failure throughout their disease trajectory.