The challenge of developing a regional palliative care data system: a tale of two cities

Patrick P Critchley; Lynne Lohfeld; David Maxwell; Paul McIntyre; Leonard Reyno

The challenge of developing a regional palliative care data system: a tale of two cities

Patrick P Critchley, Lynne Lohfeld, David Maxwell, Paul McIntyre, Leonard Reyno

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Abstract

This article reviews the purposes of health care databases and the findings from a literature review of the use of patient databases in palliative care. We present the history and goals of databases developed in two Canadian settings, Hamilton and Halifax. We present data on the strengths, limitations, and difficulties encountered in each setting. We review the types of data collected and the potential of these databases, and we offer practical recommendations for others looking to set up such systems.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	7-14
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Palliative Care
Volume	18
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 2002

Keywords

Data Collection
Databases as Topic
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Needs Assessment
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Organizational Objectives
Palliative Care
Program Development
Regional Medical Programs
Urban Health Services
Journal Article

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