Table 2.
Awareness of SPC Concepts, Role, and Availability
| SPC Concept, Role, or Availability | Agree or Disagree | No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| SPC is synonymous with hospice and/or EOL care. | Disagree | 90 (74) |
| SPC referral can decrease hope. | Disagree | 85 (70) |
| I would consult SPC for a patient who has uncontrolled symptoms with newly diagnosed cancer. | Agree | 90 (74) |
| I would consult SPC for a patient who has uncontrolled symptoms and is undergoing active treatment of cancer. | Agree | 97 (79.5) |
| I would consult SPC for a patient who has uncontrolled symptoms and is receiving treatment for advanced cancer. | Agree | 116 (95) |
| I would consult SPC for a patient who has symptoms and is no longer receiving treatment for advanced cancer or is in transition to EOL. | Agree | 116 (95) |
| SPC can decrease overall symptom burden. | Agree | 116 (95) |
| SPC can decrease health care use, such as health care costs, ICU visits, and EC visits. | Agree | 108 (89) |
Abbreviations: EC, emergency center; EOL, end of life; ICU, intensive care unit; SPC, supportive and palliative care.