Collaboration between a range of professionals and healthcare organisations is necessary for ongoing care of the infirm and elderly. This project identified quality indicators (QIs) specifically to improve the care of cancer and dementia patients in Europe.
Palliative care focuses on relieving disease symptoms and preventing the suffering of patients. The IMPACT (Implementation of quality indicators in palliative care study) project has identified particular strategies and factors to enhance the effectiveness of palliative care.
Further details: Improving lives of cancer and dementia patients