Palliative care: an international view

Authors
Abu-Saad, HH
Citation
Hh. Abu-saad, Palliative care: an international view, PAT EDUC C, 41(1), 2000, pp. 15-22
Citations number
53
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science","Envirnomentale Medicine & Public Health
Journal title
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
ISSN journal
07383991 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
15 - 22
Database
ISI
SICI code
0738-3991(200008)41:1<15:PCAIV>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
This review article addresses first the different palliative care models cu rrently in use. Studies addressing the effectiveness of the models used are briefly summarized. Special attention is further given to models developed and tested in palliative: care in children. Finally, the problems and pitf alls encountered in evaluating palliative care services are highlighted and recommendations are made where further research is still warranted. (C) 20 00 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.