A Cross-Sectional Survey of the Activity of Palliative Care Teams in Portugal

作者：Goncalves Ferraz; Almeida Ana; Antunes Catarina; Cardoso Alice; Carvalho Margarida; Claro Maria; Coimbra Francisca; Diniz Ines; Fonseca Bruno; Fradique Emilia; Goncalves Edna; Goncalves Florbela; Goncalves Maria; Magalhaes Americo; Pina Paulo; Pires Conceicao; Silva Paula; Silva Ricardo; Silva Rui; Tavares Filipa; Teixeira Laura

来源：American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care, 2013, 30(7): 648-651.

DOI：10.1177/1049909112469718

• palliative care
• survey
• palliative care teams

Of the 21 Portuguese teams identified, 10 accepted to participate in the study. A total of 164 patients were included with a median of 15.5 per team (4-32). Of all the patients included, 60 (37%) were identified as inpatients in palliative care units; 59 (36%) by an intrahospital support team; 26 (16%) as outpatients; and 19 (12%) at home. The median age was 71 years (16-95). Fifty-one percent were females. The diagnosis was cancer in 151 (92%) patients. The most common cancer was colorectal in 22 (15%) patients, followed by gastric 17 (11%), head and neck 17 (11%), breast 15 (10%), and lung cancers 14 (9%). All patients were treated by doctors and nurses experienced in palliative care.

• 出版日期2013-11