Table 1 Overview of identified themes
Theme | Description | Examples | Included Studies within Theme (n (%)) |
|---|---|---|---|
Accessibility of Healthcare | Interventions in which a major component was increased ability of study participants to access healthcare when required. | 24/7 on call care access Access to specialists | 27 (50.9) |
Caregiver Support | Interventions in which effects for both patients and caregivers were reported, or services are also provided to caregivers. | Patient and caregiver education Advice for informal caregivers | 12 (22.6) |
Individualized patient centered care | Interventions tailored to participant needs during delivery. | Care plan for symptom management Coordination of care | 35 (66.0) |
Multidisciplinary care provision | Interventions provided by healthcare disciplines other than general practice physicians and nurses. | Social work involvement Physiotherapist involvement | 24 (45.3) |
Quality improvement | Interventions described as changes to previously existing palliative care in the home services with the goal of improvement. | Tablet use for documentation Intervention standardization | 6 (11.3) |