Specialised Palliative Care in Day Clinic, Hospital Unit or at Home: Which for Whom and When? A Retrospective Routine Data Analysis

The three care models differ in their patient populations, time-based criteria and symptom burden-with the palliative day-care clinic treating younger patients at earlier stages of the disease, with a lower ECOG score and a less complex symptom burden. These variations emphasise the importance of tailoring palliative care to the needs of patients and the progression of their disease. Recognising these differences can enhance integrated care pathways and patient-centred outcomes in various settings.