[Complexity of palliative care needs].

Authors

Maria Steenhof, Anna Echstrøm, Karoline Yde Andersen, Heidi Bergenholtz, Kirstine Benthien, Emma Helledie, Anders Løkke, Mette Asbjørn Neergaard, Mette Raunkiær, Lene Jarlbæk

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Ugeskrift for laeger. Volume 188. Issue 40. Sep 28, 2026. Epub Sep 28, 2026.

Abstract

The concept of complexity in patients' needs for palliative care (PC) is a key criterion for referral to specialist PC. No single definition of complexity in needs for PC exists, but a literature review found that complexity arises from the interplay between the nature of problems, the stakeholders and contexts involved. Complexity is overall influenced by factors within four domains: patient, social, healthcare professional, and sociocultural. These domains should be considered prior to a patient's referral to specialist PC, as argued in this review.

PMID:
42894951
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