Background This is an updated version of a Cochrane review published in Issue 11, 2013 in
the Cochrane Library. In many clinical areas, integrated care pathways are utilised as …

Stroke is a leading cause of death, disability and is a symptom burden worldwide. It impacts
patients and their families in various ways, including physical, emotional, social, and …

Background The quality of care provided to patients with cancer who are dying in hospital
and their families is suboptimum. The UK Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) for patients who …

Background Widespread implementation of palliative care treatment plans could reduce
suffering in the last days of life by adopting best practices of traditionally home-based …

Purpose To inform health system improvements for care of elderly populations approaching
the end of life (EOL) by identifying important elements of care and implementation barriers …

Background: The Liverpool Care Pathway for the Dying Patient ('LCP') was an integrated
care pathway (ICP) recommended by successive governments in England and Wales to …

Purpose: To develop an End of Life Care (EOLC) Policy for patients who are dying with an
advanced life limiting illness. To improve the quality of care of the dying by limiting …

Objectives To understand healthcare professionals' perceptions of the benefits and potential
harms of integrated care pathways for end-of-life care, to inform the development of future …

Background and methods: Ensuring appropriate palliative and end-of-life (EOL) care in the
acute environment is complex and challenging. The Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) aims to …

Background:“Do not resuscitate”(DNR) orders are put in place where cardiopulmonary
resuscitation is inappropriate. However, it is unclear who should be involved in discussions …