Table 9:
End-of-Life Care Team Mode of Contact and Practice Setting, Among Included RCTs
| Author, Year | Method of Contact | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Cheung et al, 2010 (18) | Direct | Hospital |
| Gade et al, 2008 (19) | Direct | Hospital |
| Hanks et al, 2002 (20) | Direct | Hospital |
| Ahronheim et al, 2000 (15) | Direct | Hospital |
| Brumley et al, 2007 (17) | Direct | Home |
| Aiken et al, 2006 (16) | Indirect via nurse case managers | Home |
| Mitchell et al, 2008 (22) | Indirect via case conferencing with GP | Comprehensive |
| Jordhoy et al, 2000 (21) | Direct | Comprehensive |
| Zimmermann et al, 2014 (24) | Direct, Early Start | Comprehensive |
| Temel et al, 2010 (23) | Direct, Early Start | Comprehensive |
Abbreviations: GP, general practitioner; RCT, randomized controlled trial.