Table 2 Characteristics of the procedure followed by the palliative care team (N = 57)
Overall N = 57 n (%) | |
|---|---|
The team has specified referral criteria | 41 (72) |
Who can consult the PCT? | |
- Medical specialist | 57 (100) |
- Co-assistant | 24 (42) |
- Paramedics | 23 (40) |
- Nurses | 45 (79) |
- Patients and/or relatives | 15 (26) |
For which type of patients can the PCT be consulted? | |
- Clinical patients | 57 (100) |
- Patients at the outpatient clinic | 35 (62) |
- Patients who are known by the PCT and who are staying at home | 29 (51) |
- Patients who are not known by the PCT and who are staying at home | 13 (23) |
Availability of the PCT | |
- During office hours | 51 (89) |
- 24 h/ 7 days a week | 6 (11) |
The advice is given: | |
- Mostly bedside | 46 (81) |
- Mostly face to face with referring professional | 40 (70) |
- Mostly by telephone | 16 (28) |
Is there a standard follow up of the patient? | |
- Mostly | 28 (49) |
- Sometimes | 26 (46) |
- Never | 3 (5) |
Is there a standard follow up with the referring professional? | |
- Mostly | 30 (53) |
- Sometimes | 27 (47) |
Is there standard deliberation with the transfer nurse about the situation at home? | |
- Yes, always | 4 (25) |
- On indication | 37 (65) |
- No | 6 (11) |
Is there standard deliberation with the general physician – nursing home physician before discharge? | |
- Yes, always | 15 (26) |
- On indication | 30 (53) |
- No | 12 (21) |
Members of the PCT visit patients at home | 13 (23) |
Forms of out-patient/in home collaboration | |
- The PCT consists of professionals both form inside and outside the hospital | 31 (54) |
- The PCT provides consultation by telephone for patients who reside outside the hospital | 19 (33) |
- The PCT provides bedside consultation outside the hospital | 11 (19) |
- Consultants from regional PCTs’ perform bedside consultation in the hospital | 5 (9) |
- The PCT does not work transmural | 13 (23) |
Other activities of the PCT | |
- Scientific research | 19 (33) |
- Education inside the hospital | 54 (95) |
- Education outside the hospital | 29 (51) |
- Development of protocols | 46 (81) |