A systematic review of end-of-life care communication skills training for generalist palliative care providers: Research quality and reporting guidance

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Scientific Abstract

PubMed
Scientific Abstract

Publisher

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

2015
Year Published

2017
Quality Rating

7/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

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Global/regional focus

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Country focus

No specific country focus
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review of effects
Type of question

Effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Health system
Priority Area

Not applicable
Health system topic(s)

Governance arrangements
Professional authority
Continuing competence
Delivery arrangements
By whom care is provided
Skill mix - Role performance
Staff - Training
Implementation strategies
Provider-targeted strategy
Educational material
Educational meeting
Theme

Optimal aging
Domain

Diseases
Non-communicable diseases
Cancer
Providers
Physician
Generalist

Publication details

Citation

Brighton LJ, Koffman J, Hawkins A, McDonald C, O'Brien S, Robinson V, et al. A systematic review of end-of-life care communication skills training for generalist palliative care providers: Research quality and reporting guidance. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2017;54(3):417-425.
DOI

10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.04.008

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