ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Family Physicians' Perspectives on Their Role in Palliative Care: A Double Focus Group in Portugal.
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- Increasing the chance of dying at home: roles, tasks and approaches of general practitioners enabling palliative care: a systematic review of qualitative literature.BMC primary care · 2023Pooled it
- Feasibility and effectiveness of a two-tiered intervention involving training and a new consultation model for patients with palliative care needs in primary care: A before-after study.Palliative medicine · 2024Trial
- General practitioners' relational familiarity with home-dwelling patients in the palliative phase: Basis - or bias - for individualised care.Palliative care and social practice · 2026Article
- General and family medicine physicians' perception of the concept of good death: a contribution to the validation of the scale.BMC primary care · 2025Article
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- Evaluation of a Spiritual History with Elderly Multi-Morbid Patients in General Practice-A Mixed-Methods Study within the Project HoPES3.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Implementation and Knowledge of the Clinical Practice Guide for Palliative Care in the Ecuadorian Primary Care Level.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundAggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the provision of palliative care for patients with palliative care needs emerges as a necessity more than ever. Most are managed in primary care by their family physicians (FP). This study aimed to understand the perspectives of specialist and trainee FPs about their role in palliative care.
methodswe conducted a double focus-group study consisting of two separate online focus-groups, one with FP specialists (
resultsFPs already gather two fundamental skills for the provision of palliative care: the capacity to identify patients' needs beyond physical symptoms and the recognition that the patient belongs to a familiar, psychosocial, and even spiritual environment. They perceive their role in palliative care to be four-fold: early identification of patients with palliative care needs, initial treatment, symptom management, and patient advocacy. Participants recognized the need for palliative care training and provided suggestions for training programs.
conclusionFPs share a holistic approach and identify multiple roles they can play in palliative care, from screening to care and advocacy. Organizational barriers must be addressed. Short training programs that combine theory, practice, and experiential learning may further the potential for FPs to contribute to palliative care.
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