ArticleBMC family practice2014
PaTz groups for primary palliative care: reinventing cooperation between general practitioners and district nurses in palliative care: an evaluation study combining data from focus groups and a questionnaire.
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- Strengthening the spiritual domain in palliative care through a listening consultation service by spiritual caregivers in Dutch PaTz-groups: an evaluation study.BMC palliative care · 2020Article
- Variation in the implementation of PaTz: a method to improve palliative care in general practice - a prospective observational study.BMC palliative care · 2020Observational
- Spiritual care at the end of life in the primary care setting: experiences from spiritual caregivers - a mixed methods study.BMC palliative care · 2019Article
- The association between PaTz and improved palliative care in the primary care setting: a cross-sectional survey.BMC family practice · 2019Article
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- Improving palliative care provision in primary care: a pre- and post-survey evaluation among PaTz groups.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2018Article
- Timely identification of palliative patients and anticipatory care planning by GPs: practical application of tools and a training programme.BMC palliative care · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundPaTz (an acronym for 'PAlliatieve Thuis Zorg'; palliative care at home) is an intervention to improve palliative care provision and strengthen the generalist knowledge of palliative care. In PaTz general practitioners and district nurses meet on a regular basis to identify patients with palliative care needs and to discuss care for these patients. This study explores experiences with regard to collaboration between general practitioners and district nurses, and perceived benefits of and barriers for implementation of PaTz.
methodsThis study is conducted within the primary care setting. Participants were 24 general practitioners who filled in a questionnaire, and seven general practitioners, five district nurses and two palliative care consultants who attended one of two focus groups.
resultsPaTz led to improved collaboration. Participants felt informational and emotional support from other PaTz participants. Also they felt that continuity of care was enhanced by PaTz. Practical recommendations for implementation were: meetings every 6 to 8 weeks, regular attendance from both general practitioners and district nurses, presence of a palliative care consultant, and a strong chairman.
conclusionsPaTz is successful in enhancing collaboration in primary palliative care and easy to implement. Participants felt it improved continuity of care and knowledge on palliative care. Further research is needed to investigate whether patient and carer outcomes improve.
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