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Palliative care: what's the evidence?
Sophie Pask1, Fliss E M Murtagh1, Jason W Boland1
1Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom.
Clinical Medicine (London, England)
|May 7, 2025
Summary
Palliative care improves patient outcomes and reduces costs, but inconsistent access and delivery by non-specialists create unmet needs. Increased resources and training are crucial for specialist palliative care services.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Medicine
- Healthcare Delivery
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Palliative care is vital for advanced life-limiting illnesses.
- Most palliative care is provided by non-specialist healthcare professionals.
- Specialist palliative care services address complex needs and enhance support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the delivery and accessibility of palliative care.
- To identify inconsistencies and inequities in palliative care provision.
- To highlight the need for improved resources and training in palliative care.
Main Methods:
- Review of current palliative care delivery models.
- Analysis of access disparities in non-specialist and specialist palliative care.
- Assessment of healthcare cost implications.
Main Results:
- Both non-specialist and specialist palliative care benefit patients and families, reducing healthcare costs.
- Significant inconsistencies and inequities exist in palliative care delivery and access.
- Unmet palliative care needs are prevalent due to these disparities and inconsistent referrals.
Conclusions:
- Addressing inconsistencies in palliative care delivery is essential.
- Enhanced training and resources are required to meet the growing demand for palliative care.
- Equitable access to both non-specialist and specialist palliative care is critical for optimal patient and family outcomes.
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