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A Practice Improvement Project To Improve Knowledge And Perceptions Of Palliative Care Among Patients With Heart Failure And Cancer In The Acute Setting Using Video Enhanced Education, Crystal F. Spellman
A Practice Improvement Project To Improve Knowledge And Perceptions Of Palliative Care Among Patients With Heart Failure And Cancer In The Acute Setting Using Video Enhanced Education, Crystal F. Spellman
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Background: Clear communication of the purpose and benefits of palliative care can reduce barriers to acceptance of such services for patients and families. The purpose of this practice improvement project was to assess and improve knowledge and perceptions of palliative care among patients with a diagnosis of heart failure and cancer in the acute setting using a video enhanced education intervention. Methods: This practice improvement project took place at a 555 bed teaching hospital. 18 patients referred to an inpatient palliative care consult service in the acute care setting with a diagnosis of either heart failure or cancer participated. …