A cross-sectional survey of inpatient palliative care subjects (n = 52) was performed to
determine the severity and distribution of symptoms thought to be associated with dehydration in …

Background: Inequalities in access to palliative care programs (PCP) by age have been shown
to exist in Canada and elsewhere. Few studies have been able to provide greater insight …

BACKGROUND Quality indicators (QIs) are tools designed to measure and improve quality
of care. The objective of this study was to assess stakeholder acceptability of QIs of end‐of‐…

Although end-of-life care is not a primary function of the emergency department (ED), in
reality, many access this department in the later stages of illness. In this study, ED use by …

Background Transitions in the location of care and in who provides such care can be extremely
stressful for individuals facing death and for those close to them. The objective of this …

OBJECTIVE: To provide a clinical review of issues surrounding reduced fluid intake in
palliative care patients and a practical approach to care for these patients. DATA SOURCES: …

Objective: The study’s objective was to examine Canadian and Australian community
pharmacists’ experiences with people at risk of suicide. Methods: A survey was developed and …

Background: Little is known about the impact of evidence-based medicine in primary care.
Our objective was to explore the influence of evidence on day-to-day family practice, with …

Objectives Our study explored community preceptors’ perceptions of their teaching role, to
better understand effective ambulatory and community‐based teaching. Methods Bandura’s …

Background The Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team was established in
2001 to improve the quality of cardiovascular care for Canadians. Initially, quality indicators (…