Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 1744: Evolution of Complexity of Palliative Care Needs and Patient Profiles According to the PALCOM Scale (Part Two): Pooled Analysis of the Cohorts for the Development and Validation of the PALCOM Scale in Advanced Cancer Patients

Conclusion: According to the PALCOM scale, more complex cases are associated with greater instability and use of hospital resources and lower survival. The data also confirm that the PALCOM scale is a consistent and useful tool for describing complexity profiles, targeting referrals to the EPC and managing the intensity of shared care.

Source: Cancers - April 29, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Albert Tuca Margarita Viladot Gemma Carrera Lucia Llavata Carmen Barrera Manoli Chicote Javier Marco-Hern ández Joan Padrosa Carles Zamora-Mart ínez Ignacio Grafia Anais Pascual Carme Font Elena Font Tags: Article Source Type: research