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Scientific Abstract
Scientific Abstract
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Recency, quality and context of the findings
Last year literature searched
2012
Year Published
2013
Quality Rating
6/10 (AMSTAR rating from ÆßÃõ¼º½ Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
UK (7); Australia (2); Netherlands (2); USA (2); Canada (1); Denmark (1)
Global/regional focus
Not yet available
Country focus
UK (7); Australia (2); Netherlands (2); USA (2); Canada (1); Denmark (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
s
Additional details about the research
Type of document
Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question
Description
Focus
Specific
Target
Individual
Priority Area
Not applicable
Health system topic(s)
Delivery arrangements
By whom care is provided
Skill mix - Volunteers or caregivers
Staff - Support
Where care is provided
Site of service delivery
Physical structure, facilities & equipment
Continuity of care
Implementation strategies
Consumer-targeted strategy
(Personal) Support
Theme
Optimal aging
Domain
Sectors
Home care
Providers
Caregivers
Publication details
Citation
Ventura AD, Burney S, Brooker J, Fletcher J, Ricciardelli L. Home-based palliative care: A systematic literature review of the self-reported unmet needs of patients and carers. Palliative Medicine. 2013;28(5):391-402.