Innovation Profile:
Hospital-Based Palliative Care Program Adds Comprehensive Outpatient Services, Leading to Better Access and High Patient and Provider Satisfaction
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Snapshot
Back Story:
Cancer patient receives continuous palliative care across outpatient and inpatient settings
PA was a male in his late 50s who was suffering from diffusely metastatic prostate cancer. He was referred to the Center for Palliative and Supportive Care from the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s oncology clinic for treatment of refractory pain symptoms. The university’s palliative care team saw PA at...
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SummaryThe University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Palliative and Supportive Care provides outpatient services, including symptom management and holistic emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual care, in addition to its comprehensive inpatient palliative care for patients suffering from serious medical conditions. These offerings include several outpatient clinics, select home-based services and support, and 24-hour palliative care access by phone. The center also facilitates supportive transitions for patients transferring between outpatient and inpatient services. The program has improved access to palliative care, resulting in high levels of patient, family, and provider satisfaction.
Evidence Rating
Suggestive: The evidence consists of post-implementation data on the number of patients served and anecdotal feedback from patients, families, and referring physicians. |
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Developing OrganizationsUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Palliative and Supportive Care
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Date First Implemented2004
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Patient PopulationVulnerable Populations > Terminally ill |
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