Aim: This paper reports a concept analysis of palliative care in the United States.
Background: There has been a significant development of palliative care in the United
States. The early years of 21st century have been characterized by a proliferation of diverse
models of palliative care. Methods: A review of literature was conducted to explore the
development of palliative care in the United States. Retrieved articles were published in
English between years 2004 and 2011. Reference lists from relevant publications were …

This evolutionary concept analysis reports on the concept of palliative care in oncology.
Despite its relevance to oncology, the concept of palliative care remains misunderstood,
resulting in erroneous interpretations by nurses and health care providers alike.
Consequently, integration of palliative care remains heterogeneous and highly contextual.
Findings highlight the complexity and ambiguity of the concept of palliative care in the
context of oncology care. The nuances and complexity of when to integrate palliative care for …