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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedWang SY, Hsu SH, Huang S
Regional practice patterns and racial/ethnic differences in intensity of end-of-life care.
The purpose of this study was to examine whether regional practice patterns impact racial/ethnic differences in intensity of end-of-life care for cancer decedents. The investigators found that there was greater variation in intensity of end-of-life care among Hispanics, Asians, and whites in high-expenditure hospital referral regions (HRRs) than in low-expenditure HRRs.
AHRQ-funded; HS023900.
Citation: Wang SY, Hsu SH, Huang S .
Regional practice patterns and racial/ethnic differences in intensity of end-of-life care.
Health Serv Res 2018 Dec;53(6):4291-309. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12998..
Keywords: Cancer, Palliative Care, Practice Patterns, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
DeCourcey DD, Silverman M, Oladunjoye A
Patterns of care at the end of life for children and young adults with life-threatening complex chronic conditions.
The purpose of this study, which used a cross sectional survey, was to characterize patterns of care at the end of life for children and young adults with life-threatening complex chronic conditions (LT-CCCs) and to compare them by LT-CCC type. The investigators concluded that significant differences in patterns of care at the end of life existed depending on LT-CCC type. They suggest that attention to these patterns is important to ensure equal access to palliative care and targeted improvements in end-of-life care for these populations.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: DeCourcey DD, Silverman M, Oladunjoye A .
Patterns of care at the end of life for children and young adults with life-threatening complex chronic conditions.
J Pediatr 2018 Feb;193:196-203.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.09.078..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Chronic Conditions, Palliative Care, Practice Patterns, Young Adults