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September 5, 2025Journal of Clinical NursingOpen Access

Embedding a Palliative Care Nurse Consultant Within a General Medicine Ward: A Prospective Exploratory Study

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JZJianxia ZhaiCMChristine H. MooneyOHOlivia Hamilton

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Overview

Prospective exploratory study assesses outcomes in high-risk patients, suggesting benefits in care coordination and staff support.

Key Points

  • Embedding a Palliative Care Nurse Consultant improved patient care coordination and end-of-life communication.
  • Interventions led to timely referrals, enhancing service integration for patients with chronic conditions.
  • Health professionals reported enhanced staff capability despite barriers like role boundaries and time constraints.
  • Optimizing workflow around PCNC involvement can significantly enhance patient and clinician experiences.

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Zhai et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c239a3b210217d6477d2f3https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.70088
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