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  • Cardiology
  • Palliative Care
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • Heart failure (HF) affects millions, presenting significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Advanced therapies increase care complexity for HF patients and families.
  • Policy statements advocate for integrated palliative care in HF management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the eight domains of palliative care in the context of advanced heart failure.
  • To guide heart failure teams in enhancing palliative care delivery.
  • To identify needs for improved funding and access to comprehensive palliative care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the National Quality Forum's eight domains of palliative care.
  • Assessment of each domain's relevance to advanced heart failure patient care.
  • Analysis of current palliative care integration in heart failure treatment.

Main Results:

  • The eight domains provide a framework for high-quality palliative care.
  • Current practices in advanced heart failure may not fully encompass all domains.
  • Gaps exist in primary palliative care skills and funding for specialty palliative care.

Conclusions:

  • Heart failure leadership must integrate palliative care domains into practice.
  • Improving palliative care requires enhancing primary skills and securing funding.
  • Comprehensive palliative care is essential for optimal outcomes in advanced heart failure.