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Table 1 HCP-derived constructs contributing to effective symptom management [1]

From: Updating a conceptual model of effective symptom management in palliative care to include patient and carer perspective: a qualitative study

Guidelines and evidence

Experience

Training

Role definition and boundaries

Multidisciplinary team decision making

Availability of services/staff

Clinician – patient relationship/rapport

Patient preferences

Patient characteristics

Quality of life versus treatment need

Staff time/burden

Psychological support-formal

Psychological support -informal

Psychological support -for staff

Appropriate understanding, expectations, acceptance and goals- patients

Appropriate understanding, expectations, acceptance and goals-HCPs

Appropriate understanding, expectations, acceptance and goals- family friends, carers

Professional, service and referral factors

Continuity of care

Multidisciplinary team working

Palliative care philosophy and culture

Physical environment and facilities

Referral process and delays

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BMC Palliative Care

ISSN: 1472-684X

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