9/10 (AMSTAR rating from Program in Policy Decision-making)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
UK (England) (5); UK (Scotland) (3); Europe (2); UK (2)
Global/regional focus
Not yet available
Country focus
UK (England) (5); UK (Scotland) (3); Europe (2); UK (2)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
At least one included study was conducted in a low- or middle-income country
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Additional details about the research
Type of document
Systematic review of effects
Type of question
Many
Focus
Specific
Target
Health system
Priority Area
Not applicable
Health system topic(s)
Delivery arrangements
How care is designed to meet consumers' needs
Package of care/care pathways/disease management
By whom care is provided
Staff - Continuity of care
Where care is provided
Continuity of care
Implementation strategies
Consumer-targeted strategy
Communication and decision-making facilitation
Theme
Optimal aging
Domain
Diseases
Non-communicable diseases
Cancer
Sectors
Primary care
Home care
Hospital care
Providers
Physician
Nurse
Publication details
Citation
Gott M, Ingleton C, Gardiner C, Richards N, Cobb M, Ryan T, et al. Transitions to palliative care for older people in acute hospitals: A mixed-methods study. Health Services and Delivery Research. 2013;1(11).