Journal article
Introduction of triggers for palliative care consultation improves utilization and satisfaction within a level four NICU
Journal of perinatology, v 38(5), pp 574-579
May 2018
PMID: 29740184
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
We sought to explore the beliefs regarding palliative care team utilization, as well as increase consultation and awareness of the palliative care team's role in the NICU.
The study design in this Level 4 NICU included observational time series with multiple planned sequential interventions. Medical chart review was conducted to determine eligibility, and statistical process control charts were used to show performance over time.
Prior to implementation of the triggers, 26% received consultation, which increased to 46% after implementation. There was an increase in level of understanding, knowledge of team's role, and improved utilization. The time until initial consultation decreased from ~1.5 months to 1 week.
We observed a 20% increase in consultations. Key interventions included continual education, reminders, and clear postage of the trigger list. Written guidelines increase awareness of a palliative care team's role within a NICU, and provider satisfaction.
Metrics
Details
- Title
- Introduction of triggers for palliative care consultation improves utilization and satisfaction within a level four NICU
- Creators
- Linda T Nguyen (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University, College of MedicineDavid B Cooperberg - St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenMichael L Spear - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
- Publication Details
- Journal of perinatology, v 38(5), pp 574-579
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 6
- Grant note
- We acknowledge the Department of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, including all fellows and faculty, all the nursing staff and nurse practitioners in the NICU, and the members of the CORE Palliative Care team.
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000435108700022
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85046692646
- Other Identifier
- 991019169799204721
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This publication has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:
InCites Highlights
Data related to this publication, from InCites Benchmarking & Analytics tool:
- Web of Science research areas
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pediatrics