Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for palliative care : Presence and relevance of palliative SOPs within the network of German Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCCs) funded by the German Cancer Aid
Stachura P, Berendt J, Stiel S, Schuler US, Ostgathe C (2017)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2017
Journal
Book Volume: 31
Pages Range: 47-53
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1007/s00482-016-0132-7
Abstract
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) can contribute to the improvement of patient care.Survey the presence and relevance of SOPs for palliative care (PC) within the network of German Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCCs) funded by the German Cancer Aid.In a descriptive survey, palliative care services within 15 CCCs funded by the German Cancer Aid were asked to rate availability and thematic relevance of (1) symptom-related, (2) clinical pathways and (3) measures- and processes-oriented SOPs using a structured questionnaire.Pain management SOPs were the most common (n =11; 73 %). The most thematic relevance showed SOPs dedicated to pain management, care in the last days of life and delirium and other neuro-psychiatric diseases (each n =13; 87 %), followed by bowel obstruction, dyspnoea, nausea and palliative sedation (each n =12; 80 %).There is a wide gap between availability and perceived relevance of palliative care SOPs within the network of German CCCs funded by the German Cancer Aid. It is obvious that there is a need for further development of relevant SOPs in palliative care.
Authors with CRIS profile
Julia Berendt
Department of Palliative Medicine
Christoph Ostgathe
Department of Palliative Medicine
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Stachura, P., Berendt, J., Stiel, S., Schuler, U.S., & Ostgathe, C. (2017). Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for palliative care : Presence and relevance of palliative SOPs within the network of German Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCCs) funded by the German Cancer Aid. Schmerz, 31(1), 47-53. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00482-016-0132-7
MLA:
Stachura, P., et al. "Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for palliative care : Presence and relevance of palliative SOPs within the network of German Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCCs) funded by the German Cancer Aid." Schmerz 31.1 (2017): 47-53.
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