Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of palliative care quality in a combined acute oncology-palliative care unit: A cross-sectional study

It is a challenge to ensure high-quality palliative care. The aim was investigate the perceptions of health care professionals (HCPs) working in combined acute oncology-palliative unit regarding quality received by patients and how important patients. A Swedish total-survey cross-sectional study including 41 HCPs (54% response rate) conducted with 52 items Quality from Patient’s Perspective – Palliative Care instrument, answered two different ways: as actual subjective importance. STROBE-checklist used. areas for improvements were related symptom relief, spiritual existential needs, information, patient participation, continuity care, planning, cooperation coordination importance scores higher than corresponding ( p ≤ .025). Providing alongside curative treatments cancer known be challenging could explain results this study. Implementation person-centred model based on hospice philosophy solution.