Specialized palliative care and the quality of life for hospitalized cancer patients at a low-resource hospital in India

Conclusion: Consultation with a specialized PCU at this tertiary referral center did not alter the QoL of patients with an ECOG performance of 3–4 nor did it affect the psychological well-being of their caregivers. We argue that monitoring prescribed treatment and follow-up is a necessary component of PC.
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research