Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jul 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of an Artificial Intelligence Decision Support Tool on Palliative Care Referral in Hospitalized Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Palliative care services are commonly provided to hospitalized patients, but accurately predicting who needs them remains a challenge. ⋯ A decision support tool integrated into palliative care practice and leveraging AI/ML demonstrated an increased palliative care consultation rate among hospitalized patients and reductions in hospitalizations.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jul 2023
Quality Indicators for Adolescents and Young Adults with Advanced Cancer: A Modified Delphi Process with Patients, Family Members, and Clinicians.
Quality measures have been devised for end-of-life care of older adults with cancer, but are lacking for adolescents and young adults (AYAs). ⋯ A patient- and family-centered process for quality indicator development led to strong endorsement of multiple potential indicators by Delphi participants. Further validation and refinement will be performed using a survey of bereaved family members.