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Table 2 Opinions on PATz as expressed in a questionnaire filled in after implementation

From: PaTz groups for primary palliative care: reinventing cooperation between general practitioners and district nurses in palliative care: an evaluation study combining data from focus groups and a questionnaire

 

n (n = 24)

%

For you, what is the most important aspect of PaTz meetings? (open question, more than one answer possible)

(n = 23; 1 missing)

 

- Support from others: sharing experiences and/or discussing problems and solutions

16

69.6%

- (Reinventing) cooperation: better cooperation between GP and DN, knowing each other

9

39.1%

- Continuity of care: better overview of patients and what needs to be done for patients, better/more proactive care

6

26.1%

PaTz supports me in caring for patients with palliative care needs

  

- Totally agree + agree

17

70.8%

- Neutral

5

20.8%

- Disagree + totally disagree

2

8.3%

PaTz enhances the continuity of care for patients with palliative care needs

  

- Totally agree + agree

13

54.2%

- Neutral

9

37.5%

- Disagree + totally disagree

2

8.3%

Presence of a consultant (expert) in palliative care is useful in PaTz meetings

  

- Totally agree + agree

21

87.5%

- Neutral

2

8.3%

- Disagree + totally disagree

1

4.2%

Collaboration with the DN is improved by PaTz, answer yes

20

83.3%