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Table 1 Comparison of domains about quality indicators for palliative care

From: Quality indicators of palliative care for cardiovascular intensive care

Clarke et al. [34]

National Quality Forum [35]

Hamatani et al. [37]

Mizuno et al. [38]

Patient and family-centered decision making

Structure and processes of care

Structure and process of disease care

Presence of palliative care team

Communication within the team and with patients and families

Physical aspects of care

Appropriate HF treatment and care

Patient family relationship

Continuity of care

Psychological and psychiatric aspects of care

Total pain management

Multidisciplinary team approach

Emotional and practical support for patients and families

Physical aspects of care

Decision support and ethical issue management

Policy to approach patients

Symptom management and comfort care

Spiritual, religious, and existential aspects of care

 

Symptom screening and management

Spiritual support for patients and families

Ethical and legal aspects of care

 

Presence of ethical committee

Emotional and organizational support for intensive care unit clinicians

Care of the patient at the end of life

 

Collecting and providing information for decision-maker

 

Social aspects of care

 

Determination of treatment strategy and the sharing of their decision

   

Outcome measures