Frequency of providing a palliative approach to care in family practice: a chart review and perceptions of healthcare practitioners in Canada

Abstract Background Most patients nearing the end of life can benefit from a palliative approach in primary care. We currently do not know how to measure family practice. The objective this study was describe provision and evaluate clinicians’ perceptions results. Methods conducted descriptive deceased an interprofessional team integrated conceptual models create chart review tool capture last year assessed global rating whether provided. Clinicians completed questionnaire before learning results after, on often they believed provided by team. Results Among 79 (mean age at death 73 years, 54% female) cancer cardiac diseases were top conditions responsible for death. One-quarter as having received approach. 53% decedents had documented discussion about goals care, 41% nurse involvement, 15.2% caregiver well-being. These indicators greatest discrimination between or not. Agreement that elements decreased significantly clinician after viewing Conclusions This identified measurable practice, be used basis quality improvement.